trespass

Definition

  • noun: a violation of moral or social ethics
  • verb: to go on someone's land without permission
  • verb: to make an unwarranted or uninvited incursion
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: intrude, sin, breach

Examples

  • I hope I am not 'trespassing on/upon' your time. [=I hope I am not using too much of your time]

  • We must try to forgive those who 'trespass against' us.

  • The hunters 'trespassed on' the farmer's land.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Exactly. What are you bullshitting about? What a moron. You're a moron! We simply need to get some space. One has to trespass a battlefield just to go to the toilet. It's impossible to develop a relationship this way. Since when have you become interested in developing a relationship? (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain