pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; The bullet penetrated her chest

[ Syn: perforate ]

come to understand

[ Syn: fathom , bottom ]

become clear or enter ones consciousness or emotions; It dawned on him that she had betrayed him; she was penetrated with sorrow

[ Syn: click , get through , dawn , come home , get across , sink in , fall into place ]

enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor

[ Syn: infiltrate ]

make one's way deeper into or through; The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest'

insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; Did the molester penetrate the child?'

spread or diffuse through; An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration; music penetrated the entire building; His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

[ Syn: permeate , pervade , interpenetrate , diffuse , imbue , riddle ]