penetrate

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  • February 15. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    come to understand

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    make one's way deeper into or through; "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    penetrate verb english

    spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"