unterwandert
Translation
infiltrated
Examples
Die Organisation war von Spionen unterwandert.
The organization was infiltrated by spies.
Er sprach von einer unterwanderten Regierung.
He spoke of an infiltrated government.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) infiltrated by sb./sth. The group was infiltrated by agents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infiltriert; Antonyms: gesichert (secured), geschützt (protected)
Etymology
Past participle of `unterwandern`, from `unter-` (under) + `wandern` (to wander). Literally 'wandered under'.
Memory Tips
Imagine spies who have 'wandered under' the security of a group to get inside.