oversteps
Crosses the line
Oversteps means to go beyond acceptable limits or boundaries, typically of authority, propriety, or one's role.
When someone oversteps, they exceed what is appropriate or permitted: She oversteps her authority when she makes decisions without consulting the board.
The word often appears with bounds or mark: He oversteps the bounds of decency.
The singular overstep functions as both verb and noun, referring to a single instance of going too far.
Break a rule deliberately
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- infringeViolate another's rights
- breachBreaking of agreement
- floutOpenly defy authority
defy · contravene · encroach · usurp · overreach · impinge · cross · exceed
Unauthorized entry onto property
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- infringementViolation of rights
breach · meddling · prying · imposition · unwelcome · unauthorized · presumption · overreach
Refuses to acknowledge
- neglectsFails to care for
- dismissesTerminates or rejects
- disrespectsShows lack of regard
- floutsDisregards with disdain
defies · tramples · bulldozes · brushes aside · heedless · dismissive · inconsiderate · presumptuous
Maximum allowed extent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
confines · bound · perimeter · fence · edge · line · restriction · constraint
Energy transfer rate
- rolePosition or part
- positionLocation or stance
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
rank · station · place · office · competence · purview · prerogative · domain
violate
Break a rule deliberately
flout · defy · contravene · encroach · usurp · overreach · impinge · cross · exceed · push
trespass
Unauthorized entry onto property
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
infringement · breach · meddling · prying · imposition · unwelcome · unauthorized · presumption · overreach · incursion
ignores
Refuses to acknowledge
- neglectsFails to care for
- dismissesTerminates or rejects
- disrespectsShows lack of regard
flouts · defies · tramples · bulldozes · brushes aside · heedless · dismissive · inconsiderate · presumptuous · arrogant
limit
Maximum allowed extent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
barrier · confines · bound · perimeter · fence · edge · line · restriction · constraint · parameter
power
Energy transfer rate
- rolePosition or part
- positionLocation or stance
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
mandate · rank · station · place · office · competence · purview · prerogative · domain · sphere
overstepsholds back
Restrains or delays
stays in one's lane · refrains · pulls back · undershoots · errs on the side of caution
- overstepping bounds
- overstep the lineViolate established limits
- oversteps bounds
- overstep the markExceed proper boundaries