Gaffe and Transgression

Gaffe

Gaffe noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

Transgression and gaffe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Transgression" instead a noun "Gaffe".

Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffer, gaffing

Transgression

Transgression noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.

Gaffe and transgression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gaffe" instead a noun "Transgression".

How words are described

simple simple gaffe simple transgression
serious serious gaffe serious transgression
slightest slightest gaffe slightest transgression
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