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Synonyms & Similar Words
intruder
interloper
encroacher
invader
infiltrator
raider
violator
transgressor
offender
culprit
wrongdoer
delinquent
lawbreaker
offender
criminal
trespassing
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breaching
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disobeying
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overstepping
Meaning of Trespasser
A person who enters someone else's land or property without permission.
Definitions
- A person who enters someone else's land or property without permission, especially in order to commit a crime or cause damage.
- * A person who commits a trespass, especially by entering someone else's land or property without permission.
Etymology of Trespasser
The word "trespasser" comes from the Old French word "trespas," meaning "a passing beyond" or "a transgression," which is derived from the verb "trespaser," meaning "to pass beyond" or "to transgress."
Historically, the term "trespasser" was used to describe someone who had committed a wrongful act, such as entering someone's property without permission or violating a law.
Example Uses
- The trespasser was caught by the security guard and handed over to the police.
- * The landowner sued the trespasser for damaging his property.
- * The hikers were warned not to stray from the trail to avoid being considered trespassers on private land.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
guest
visitor
invitee
welcome
permitted
allowed
authorized
licensed
legal
lawful
legitimate
rightful
proper
appropriate
acceptable
approved
sanctioned
endorsed