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infiltrated; infiltrating
Definition of infiltrate
1 : to cause (something, such as a liquid) to permeate something by penetrating its pores or interstices
2 : 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
: to enter, permeate, or pass through a substance or area by filtering or by insinuating gradually
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The first known use of infiltrate was in 1758
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