tres
pass
Third Person
trespasses
Present Participle
trespassing
Past Tense
trespassed
Past Participle
trespassed
1
to enter someone's land or building without permission
- Despite the warning signs, he chose to trespass onto the private property, ignoring the owner's rights.
- The hikers were unaware that they were trespassing on protected land until they were approached by park rangers.
- Trespassing onto railroad tracks is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous.
- The security guard caught the intruder trespassing in the restricted area and promptly escorted them off the premises.
- The homeowner pressed charges against the individuals for trespassing on their land without permission.
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2
to pass beyond established boundaries or limits
- He trespassed the boundaries of the agreement.
- The discussion trespassed into personal matters.
- She trespassed the limits of polite conversation.
- The scientist trespassed the conventional methods with her experiment.
- His behavior often trespasses the norms of professional conduct.
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3
to violate the law
- He trespassed by driving without a license.
- The protesters trespassed by blocking the highway.
- She was charged for trespassing the city ordinance.
- They trespassed multiple statutes during the operation.
- She trespassed public safety laws.
4
to commit a sin or breach moral law
- He felt he had trespassed against his conscience.
- The sermon reminded the congregation not to trespass against others.
- She trespassed by lying to her friend.
- The story illustrates the consequences of trespassing divine law.
- One must not trespass on the rights of others.
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5
to make excessive or improper use of something
- He trespassed on the patience of his colleagues.
- Don't trespass on the generosity of your hosts.
- She trespassed the limits of her authority.
- They trespassed on his goodwill by asking too much.
- He trespassed on the trust placed in him.
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