trespass

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈtrespæs/
US: /ˈtrespæs/

  1. To go onto someone's land or property without their permission.

    1. Don't trespass on the farmer's field.
    2. They were warned not to trespass on private property beyond the clearly marked fence.

  2. To do something that is considered wrong or immoral; to violate a moral or ethical principle.

    1. I hope I did not trespass too much.
    2. He felt he began to trespass against the laws of hospitality when he asked too many questions.

Synonyms

intrude encroach infringe violate
trespass noun

  1. An act of going onto someone's land or property without permission.

    1. That is trespass, so don't do it.
    2. The sign clearly stated 'No Trespassers' to prevent trespass on the grounds.

  2. A wrongful act or offense against another person or their rights.

    1. He committed trespass against her reputation.
    2. The lawsuit alleged trespass against intellectual property and copyright infringement.
trespass transitive-verb

  1. To enter unlawfully upon the land of another.

    1. The kids trespassed the yard of a neighbor.
    2. Security cameras recorded when the suspect trespassed the restricted area near the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trespass" in English means: To go onto someone's land or property without their permission., To do something that is considered wrong or immoral; to violate a moral or ethical principle..

The phonetic transcription of "trespass" is /ˈtrespæs/ in British English and /ˈtrespæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trespass": intrude, encroach, infringe, violate.

Example usage of "trespass": "Don't trespass on the farmer's field.". More examples on the page.