trespass (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛspəs/

Definition

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

Examples

• The farmer warned hikers not to trespass on his land.

• It is illegal to trespass on military property.

• She felt she was trespassing in her ex-boyfriend's apartment.

How to Use trespass

trespass on (prepositional phrase)

To enter land or property belonging to someone else without their permission. — "Do not trespass on this land without authorization."

trespass against (prepositional phrase)

To offend or do wrong to someone. — "We must forgive those who trespass against us."

Synonyms of trespass

Words with a similar meaning to trespass:

• intrude
• invade
• encroach
• violate

Antonyms of trespass

Words with the opposite meaning to trespass:

• allow
• permit

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