They will infiltrate our network unless we do something to stop them.
Source: tatoeba (5631852)
Infiltrate
/ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/
Synonyms for "infiltrate" (176 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
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Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (52)
Related words (88)
interposeinterveneintrudeinvadeirruptlaunch an attacklaveleachleak inleavenlixiviatemaceratemarch againstmarch uponmount an attackobtrudeopen an offensiveosmosepenetratepercolate
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percolate inpercolate intopermeatepervadepress inpushpush input onput uponrinserush insaturateseasonseep inseetheslink inslip inslurp upsmash insneak insoaksoak insoak upsoddensopsorbsousespongesqueeze insteal insteepstorm instrikesuffuseswill uptake intake uptemperthrong inthrustthrust intincturetingetransfusetrenchtrespasswashwaterlogwork inwormworm in
Verb(12 words)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: penetrate, absorb, adsorb, advance, advance against.
- Sentence evidence is available for infiltrate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "infiltrate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "infiltrate"
Keep "infiltrate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "infiltrate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "infiltrate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "infiltrate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Translations
12 translations across 10 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- просмуквам се verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
- процеждам verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Catalan
1 entries- infiltrar verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Finnish
1 entries- suodattaa verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Irish
2 entries- insíothlaigh verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
- síothlaigh isteach verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Italian
1 entries- filtrare verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Japanese
1 entries- 浸透させる verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Manx
1 entries- yn-heel verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Sicilian
1 entries- firtrari verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Spanish
1 entries- infiltrar verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Turkish
1 entries- süzmek verb (to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
We must not let them infiltrate our network.
Source: tatoeba (5637391)
We cannot let them infiltrate our network.
Source: tatoeba (5637392)
We cannot allow them to infiltrate our network.
Source: tatoeba (5645281)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "infiltrate"?
Closest matches include penetrate, absorb, adsorb, advance, advance against.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "infiltrate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.