trespass
/ˈtrɛspæs/
noun
- The act of entering someone's land or property without permission.
- Trespass is a civil offense in many countries.
- They posted 'No Trespassing' signs to prevent trespass.
- The farmer called the police about the trespass on his field.
- A sin or moral wrongdoing.
- In the story, the character seeks to make amends for his trespasses.
- He apologized for his trespass against his friend's trust.
- The prayer asks God to forgive us our trespasses.
verb
- To enter someone's land or property without permission.
- A sign warned that anyone who trespasses will be prosecuted.
- Our neighbor trespassed into our backyard to retrieve his ball.
- The hikers accidentally trespassed on private farmland.
- To do something that is wrong or sinful; to violate a moral or religious law.
- In the prayer, we ask forgiveness for those who trespass against us.
- The ancient text teaches that we should not trespass against our neighbors.
- He felt he had trespassed against his own conscience by lying.
- To intrude on someone's time, privacy, or rights in an unwelcome way.
- She felt her personal space was trespassed when he stood too close.
- The reporter trespassed on the family's grief by asking for an interview.
- I hope I'm not trespassing on your time by asking this question.
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