verb
- past tense of infiltrate; to enter or gain access to gradually and secretly
- past tense of infiltrate; to pass into or through by filtering or permeating
Usage: often used in military or espionage contexts
Usage: used for liquids, gases, or substances
Examples
- The spy infiltrated the enemy organization.
- Protesters infiltrated the peaceful demonstration.
- Water infiltrated the basement through cracks in the foundation.
- The detective infiltrated the criminal gang to gather evidence.
- Rainwater slowly infiltrated the soil.
- Government agents infiltrated the rebel group.
- Oil infiltrated the groundwater supply.