Infiltration
(noun)
- The act of secretly entering or entering surreptitiously a place, organization or group.
- The act of penetrating an enemy or hostile force's defense or position.
Origin:
The word "infiltration" comes from the latin word "infiltrare" meaning "to filter in."
Examples:
- The spies used infiltration to gain access to the secret documents.
- The police used infiltration to gather information about the criminal organization.
- The company was concerned about infiltration by its competitors.
- The infiltration of the enemy's position was a key part of the battle plan.
- The enemy was able to infiltrate the camp, causing confusion and panic among the soldiers.