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trespassing

NOUN
interference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict intervention intrusion obstruction tampering
STRONG
arrest background barring blocking choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation
WEAK
backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling
Antonyms
STRONG
encouragement
WEAK
aid assistance help
NOUN
violation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse contravention encroachment infraction infringement misdemeanor negligence offense transgression
STRONG
break breaking illegality misbehavior nonobservance rupture trespass wrong
WEAK
transgressing violating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
obedience
WEAK
observance

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That same day, Julie Harding was arrested in Kentucky on suspicion of criminal trespassing, after allegedly harassing her husband’s girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Ismael Arvizu, 26, said he was charged with trespassing, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and threatening a public official.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The attempt was stopped by the restaurant's manager, who said they were trespassing on private property.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The town's authorities report that tourists were "opening private home doors without permission to use the restroom," trespassing, littering and "defecating in private yards and raising a fuss when residents pointed this out".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Walking through someone’s home and personal possessions felt not only like trespassing, it felt like a violation.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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