penetrate

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

• “The bullet penetrated her chest”

come to understand

become clear or enter one''s consciousness or emotions

• “It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”
• “she was penetrated with sorrow”

enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

• “The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor”

make one''s way deeper into ar 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”