trespass

9 synonyms for trespass, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To enter someone's land or property without permission.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

sin

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

violation intrusion

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

intrude overstep usurpation transgress encroachment take advantage

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

“Hikers were warned not to trespass on the farmer's field.”

sin violation intrusion intrude overstep usurpation transgress encroachment take advantage

2. noun

The act of entering private property without the owner's permission.

“The company was sued for trespass after workers crossed onto neighboring land.”

encroachment intrusion usurpation violation

How to use trespass

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

trespass on private property no trespassing trespass against someone

Etymology

From Old French trespas, "a passing across, an offense," from trespasser, "to pass beyond, transgress" — built from tres- ("across") and passer ("to pass").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trespass” mean?

The word “trespass” means to enter someone's land or property without permission. In plain terms, to go onto someone's property without being allowed to — or, in older or religious language, to do wrong against someone.

How do you pronounce “trespass”?

“Trespass” is pronounced TREHS-puhs (/ˈtɹɛspæs/ in IPA).

How do you use “trespass” in a sentence?

Here is “trespass” used in a sentence: “Hikers were warned not to trespass on the farmer's field.”

What part of speech is “trespass”?

Depending on how it is used, “trespass” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “trespass” come from?

The word “trespass” comes from Old French. From Old French trespas, "a passing across, an offense," from trespasser, "to pass beyond, transgress" — built from tres- ("across") and passer ("to pass").

Is “trespass” a common word?

“Trespass” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “trespass” have?

“Trespass” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to enter someone's land or property without permission.

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