infiltrate
/ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ · in·fil·tra·te
verb
- To surreptitiously penetrate, enter, or gain access to. The spy infiltrated the enemy's headquarters by posing as a janitor.
- To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration. The coffee grounds infiltrated the water, making it cloudy and unpalatable.
- To pass through something by filtration. The liquid infiltrated the porous material, causing it to become saturated.
noun
- Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body. The doctor warned her about the risk of infection and the need to prevent the bacteria from infiltrating the wound.
Did you know? The word 'infiltrate' has been used in various contexts, including politics, espionage, and medicine, highlighting its versatility and importance in describing the process of entering or penetrating a place or group.