trespass
Translation
to trespass, to intrude, to encroach
Examples
He was caught trespassing on private land.
He was caught trespassing on private land.
I feel like I'm trespassing on their private grief.
I feel like I'm trespassing on their private grief.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to enter (sb.'s land/property) without permission He was caught trespassing on private land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intrude, encroach, infringe
Etymology
From Old French 'trespasser' (to pass beyond). 'tres-' (across) + 'passer' (to pass). Literally 'to pass across' a boundary.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pass'ing over a 'tres' (like a threshold or line) you shouldn't cross.