26984 words

trespassers

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
a person who goes onto someone's land or enters their building without permission:

Examples:

Can't you read the sign? It says "Trespassers will be prosecuted!"
A sign warns trespassers they may be shot.
2
a person who does something or acts in a way that is not morally acceptable:

Examples:

Forgiveness can only take place when the trespasser is repentant.
They would stand on the pavements singing hymns, while the sinning trespasser was being verbally abused.
3
a person who goes onto land or enters a building without the owner's permission:

Examples:

Sophisticated software allows the cameras to detect trespassers in areas off limits to the public.

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