Definition of Penetrate

Verb

  • 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"
  • insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
    "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
  • make one's way deeper into or through
    "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"
  • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
    "The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor"
  • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
    "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"
    "she was penetrated with sorrow"
    - get through - come home - get across - sink in - fall into place
  • come to understand
  • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
    "The bullet penetrated her chest"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble penetrate

211 unscramble word found using the letters penetrate.
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