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trespass Synonyms

Another word for trespass

Choosing another word for trespass depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To enter someone's land or property without permission or legal right.

Usage Example

"Hikers were warned not to intrude on the private farmland adjacent to the trail."

Strongest
intrude
Strong
encroach
infringe
invade

• noun (Context 2)

An unlawful entry onto someone else's land or property without permission.

Usage Example

"The landowner posted warning signs along the perimeter to deter any potential intrusion."

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intrusion
Strong
encroachment
incursion
infringement

• verb (Context 3)

To make unfair claims on or take advantage of someone's time, patience, or hospitality.

Usage Example

"I do not wish to impose on your busy schedule, so I will keep my remarks brief."

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impose
Strong
presume
intrude
encroach

• noun (Context 4)

A moral offense, sin, or wrongdoing committed against a person or divine law.

Usage Example

"The traditional prayer asks for the forgiveness of our daily trespasses."

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sin
transgression
offense
Strong
wrongdoing
misdeed
iniquity

• verb (Context 5)

To commit a moral offense, sin, or transgression against a law or person (now chiefly literary or religious).

Usage Example

"In the ancient tale, the king realized he had trespassed against the sacred laws of hospitality."

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transgress
sin
Strong
offend
err

Opposites of trespass

The opposite of trespass shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

keep out
obey
virtue
respect
comply
obedience
See all opposites of trespass

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trespass. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trespass
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