trespass
Translation
to trespass, to intrude
Examples
He was arrested for trespassing on private property.
He was arrested for trespassing on private property.
Don't trespass on their kindness.
Don't trespass on their kindness.
Grammar Patterns
to trespass on ((sth.)) to enter (sth.) without permission He was trespassing on private land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intrude, infringe, encroach
Etymology
From Old French 'trespasser', from 'tres-' (across, beyond) + 'passer' (to pass). Literally 'to pass beyond' a boundary.
Memory Tips
Think of 'trespass' as 'passing across' a line or boundary you shouldn't.