INFILTRATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INFILTRATE?

Need another word that means the same as “infiltrate”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “infiltrate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Infiltrate” are: penetrate, pass through, invade, intrude on, insinuate oneself into, worm one's way into, sneak into, slip into, creep into, impinge on, trespass on, butt into, permeate, pervade, filter through, percolate through, spread through, seep into, seep through, soak into, flow into, pass into, get into, enter

Infiltrate as a Verb

Definitions of "Infiltrate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “infiltrate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• (of a tumour, cells, etc.) spread into or invade (a tissue or organ.
• Cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices.
• Enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information.
• Cause (a liquid) to permeate something by filtration.
• (of a liquid) permeate (something) by filtration.
• Pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict.
• Pass into or through by filtering or permeating.
• Gradually permeate or become a part of.
• Enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members.

Synonyms of "Infiltrate" as a verb (24 Words)

butt into	To strike, thrust or shove against.
creep into	To go stealthily or furtively.
enter	Set out on an enterprise or subject of study. Enter Hamlet.
filter through	Remove by passing through a filter.
flow into	Fall or flow in a certain way.
get into	Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
impinge on	Impinge or infringe upon.
insinuate oneself into	Give to understand.
intrude on	Enter uninvited.
invade	To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate. Sometimes the worms invade the central nervous system.
pass into	Pass into a specified state or condition.
pass through	Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point.
percolate through	Prepare in a percolator.
permeate	Spread or diffuse through. His personality has begun to permeate through the whole organization.
pervade	Spread or diffuse through. A smell of stale cabbage pervaded the air.
seep into	Pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings.
seep through	Pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings.
slip into	Move stealthily.
sneak into	Put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner.
soak into	Fill, soak, or imbue totally.
spread through	Distribute over a surface in a layer.
trespass on	Pass beyond (limits or boundaries.
worm one's way into	To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling.

Usage Examples of "Infiltrate" as a verb

• Computing has infiltrated most professions now.
• The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor.
• Lignocaine was infiltrated into the wound.
• The organization has been infiltrated by informers.
• Virtually no water infiltrates deserts such as the Sahara.
• The substance infiltrated the material.
• One of the tumours infiltrated the submucosa.

Associations of "Infiltrate" (30 Words)

bethink	Come to think. He bethought himself of the verse from the Book of Proverbs.
clandestine	Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. She deserved better than these clandestine meetings.
concealed	Kept secret; hidden. Concealed or hidden damage.
covert	A flock of coots. Covert operations against the dictatorship.
defector	A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post. Staff interviewed escapees and defectors to the West.
disguised	Having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading. The disguised form of aggression available to the powerless against the powerful.
espionage	The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information. The camouflage and secrecy of espionage.
filter	A filter tip. The news began to filter in from the hospital.
furtive	Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. A furtive manner.
hidden	Kept out of sight; concealed. Hidden dangers.
investigate	Investigate scientifically. The district attorney s office investigated reports of possible irregularities.
leach	Subject soil ash etc to a leaching process. Ash is readily leached.
operative	(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing. I was madly the operative word in love.
percolate	Cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent. It will have to be instant coffee there s no time to percolate any.
permeate	Pass through. The aroma of soup permeated the air.
pervade	Be present and apparent throughout. The sense of crisis which pervaded Europe in the 1930s.
pierce	(of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something. The dividing wall is pierced by arches.
piercing	A small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery. Piercing knifelike pains.
secret	Given in confidence or in secret. He tried to keep his drinking a secret.
secretive	Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. Secretive deals.
seep	(of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes. Water began to seep through the soles of his boots.
sly	(of an action) surreptitious. He gave a sly grin.
spy	A secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people. He agreed to spy for the West.
stealthy	Behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard. Stealthy footsteps.
surreptitious	Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen.
ulterior	Lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed. A suggestion ulterior to the present discussion.
undercover	Involving secret work within a community or organization, especially for the purposes of police investigation or espionage. An undercover investigation.
underground	An underground railway especially the one in London. Miners working underground.
underhanded	With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level. Underhanded practices.