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Infiltrate

noun
/ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/
Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounAny undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.
2.verbTo surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.
3.verb(of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration.
4.verbTo cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.
5.verbTo invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.
"High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."
6.verbTo send (soldiers, spies etc.) through gaps in the enemy line.
7.verb(of an intravenous needle) To move from a vein, remaining in the body.

Synonyms

pass throughsneakpassgetentercrashputcrawlbreachpenetrateleakseep

Antonyms

exfiltrate

Rhymes With

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineate
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