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Definitions

infiltration

[in-fil-trey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɪlˈtreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
incursion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggression attack foray inroad intrusion penetration raid
STRONG
irruption
Antonyms
WEAK
retreat
NOUN
invasion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggression assault breach incursion infringement intrusion offensive onslaught raid violation
STRONG
entrenchment foray infraction inroad irruption maraud offense transgression trespass usurpation
WEAK
forced entrance overstepping
Antonyms
STRONG
obedience
WEAK
retreat surrender withdrawal
NOUN
mix/mixture
Synonyms
WEAK
admixture adulteration alloy amalgam amalgamation assimilation association batter blend brew combine combo commixture composite compound concoction confection conglomeration cross crossing dough fusion goulash grab bag hodgepodge hybrid hybridization incorporation interfusion jumble mash medley merger mingling miscellany mishmash mixed bag mosaic mélange package patchwork potpourri salmagundi saturation soup stew transfusion union variety
Antonyms
WEAK
disconnection division separation
NOUN
mixture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
batter blend concoction dough mix soup stew variety
STRONG
admixture adulteration alloy amalgam amalgamation assimilation association brew combine combo commixture composite compound confection conglomeration cross crossing fusion goulash hodgepodge hybrid hybridization incorporation jumble mash medley merger mingling miscellany mishmash mosaic package patchwork potpourri salmagundi saturation transfusion union
WEAK
grab bag interfusion mixed bag mélange
Antonyms
STRONG
division separation singularity
NOUN
penetration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
seepage
STRONG
diffusion entrance ingress insertion invasion osmosis perforation thrusting
WEAK
forcing piercing punching stabbing
Antonyms
WEAK
departure egress evacuation
NOUN
seepage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drainage
STRONG
discharge flow percolation
NOUN
transit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
passage shipment transport travel
STRONG
alteration carriage carrying conveyance crossing motion movement osmosis penetration permeation portage shift transfer transference transporting traverse
Antonyms
STRONG
hold stagnation

Example Sentences

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"We show that increased infiltration of T cells that are attacking tumor cells translates into a therapeutic benefit for patients with glioblastoma," said Chiocca, who is also a co-senior author of the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The group said its fighters had "observed the infiltration of four Israeli enemy army helicopters from the Syrian direction".

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

One tactic was by far the most effective: infiltration.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

A Ukrainian military spokesman responsible for the southern front said the operations there aimed to repel the Russian infiltration groups from Ukrainian villages and were a part of defense maneuvers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The infiltration of soldiers from North to South was steadily rising.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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