Trespass (Verb)
Meaning 1
Break the law.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She trespassed on private property without permission from the owner.
- The hikers unintentionally trespassed into a restricted area of the forest.
- Trespassing in the neighborhood became a recurring issue for the local authorities.
- The protesters were arrested for attempting to trespass onto the embassy grounds.
- The police warned the group that trespassing on the construction site would result in fines.
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Meaning 2
Make excessive use of; "You are taking advantage of my good will!"; "She is trespassing upon my privacy".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He has been trespassing on the teacher's patience by constantly asking the same questions.
- She felt he was trespassing on her independence by always trying to protect her.
- They accused him of trespassing on their intellectual property rights by using their research without permission.
- I think you're trespassing on my generosity by asking for another loan.
- The company was trespassing on the environment by releasing excessive amounts of toxic waste.
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Meaning 3
Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Enter unlawfully on someone's property; "Don't trespass on my land!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Pass beyond (limits or boundaries).
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.