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infiltrate
transitive verb
1
: to cause (as a liquid) to permeate something by penetrating its pores or interstices
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: to pass into or through (a substance) by filtering or permeating
3
: to pass (troops) singly or in small groups through gaps in the enemy line
4
: to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes <the intelligence staff had been infiltrated by spies>
intransitive verb
: to enter, permeate, or pass through a substance or area by filtering or by insinuating gradually
— infiltrate noun
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