interpenetrate

/ˌˈɪntərˌpɛnəˈtreɪt/
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Other forms: interpenetrated; interpenetrating; interpenetrates

Definitions of interpenetrate
  1. verb
    penetrate mutually or be interlocked
    “The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot”
    synonyms: permeate
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    types:
    invade
    penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
    type of:
    penetrate, perforate
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  2. verb
    spread or diffuse through
    synonyms: diffuse, imbue, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle
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    types:
    spiritise, spiritize
    imbue with a spirit
    type of:
    penetrate, perforate
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
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