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trespass

[tres-puhs, -pas] / ˈtrɛs pəs, -pæs /
NOUN
invasion, offense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
infraction misdemeanor
STRONG
breach contravention crime delinquency encroachment entrenchment error evildoing fault infringement iniquity injury intrusion misbehavior misconduct misdeed poaching sin transgression violation wrongdoing
WEAK
obtrusion unlawful entry wrongful entry
Antonyms
STRONG
behavior benefit blessing good good deed goodness manners obedience right
WEAK
retreat
VERB
infringe, offend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encroach intrude invade misbehave overstep poach violate
STRONG
crash deviate displease entrench err interlope kibitz lapse meddle obtrude penetrate poke sin transgress wrong
WEAK
butt in chisel in crash the gates do wrong by horn in mix in muscle in nose in stick nose in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
keep off leave alone obey
STRONG
behave
WEAK
retreat

Example Sentences

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A jury last year took their side, awarding more than $660 million in damages across three Greenpeace entities, citing charges including trespass, nuisance, conspiracy and deprivation of property access.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The companies being sued are accused of negligence, causing private and public nuisance and even trespass where the riverbed has been affected on a claimant's property.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

There are no clear-cut villains and heroes here; every character bears cavernous flaws, each playing a role in Ingelsby’s construction of the main trespass.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

In the first scene, a band of outsiders trespass on their property and make a big show of being friendly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

“We trespass now in the realm of the Nemesi.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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