Infiltrate

usgb/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
verb

To secretly enter or join a group or organization to find out about it or to cause damage to it.

The spy was assigned to infiltrate the enemy camp.
Visual representation of "infiltrate" - To secretly enter or join a group or organization to find out about it or to cause damage to it.

Often appears as...

  • infiltrate an organization
  • infiltrate enemy lines
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Covert Actions

The word is often used in contexts involving spying or covert operations.

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She was tasked to infiltrate the corporation to gather confidential information.
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Negative Connotation

'Infiltrate' usually has a negative feel, suggesting stealth for malicious purposes.

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Activists were accused of trying to infiltrate the political party to create discord.
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Secrecy Implied

Implies entering a place or group without attracting attention, often for secret information.

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The journalist infiltrated the cult to expose its practices.
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