Difference between Overstep and Trespass

What is the difference between Overstep and Trespass?

Overstep as a verb is to go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions. while Trespass as a verb is to commit an offence; to sin.

Overstep

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

Trespass

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (1290) sinAny of various torts involving interference to another's enjoyment of his property, especially the act of being present on another's land without lawful excuse.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To commit an offence; to sin.To offend against, to wrong (someone).To enter someone else's property illegally.

We hope you now know whether to use Overstep or Trespass in your sentence.

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