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interpenetrate

in·ter·pe·netrate

UK/ɪntəˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ US/ɪntɚˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

penetrate mutually or be interlocked

  • “The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot”
Synonyms
2.

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”

Origin

From inter- + penetrate.

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