infiltration

Noun

Meaning

The act or process of infiltrating, as if water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.

The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

percolation invasion diffusion penetration espionage leakage intrusion encroachment incursion ingress seepage escalade attack subversion access
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Antonyms

last cover conclusion defend removal retreat
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Hypernyms

penetration filtration incursion

Phrases with the word

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Examples

the percolation of rainwater through the soil Source: Internet

the infiltration of seawater through the lava Source: Internet

Along with the group's renewed violence came a renewed fear of infiltration of the armed forces. Source: Internet

After another infiltration attempt failed, the commandos successfully infiltrated Hurghada again on the night of October 21–22 and heavily damaged a missile boat with M72 LAW rockets. Source: Internet

Ankara also accuses FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and the judiciary. Source: Internet

After India discovered the infiltration, a fierce Indian offensive nearly led to a full-scale war. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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