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Meaning of infiltrator
A person who secretly joins an organization or group in order to gather information or cause harm.
Etymology of infiltrator
The word "infiltrator" originates from the verb "infiltrate," which comes from the Latin "infiltrare," meaning "to pour in," a combination of "in" (into) and "filtrare" (to pour).
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who secretly penetrate organizations, often for espionage, sabotage, or other covert purposes.
Synonyms
spy
mole
infiltrator
agent
operative
informer
traitor
double agent
fifth columnist
saboteur
insurgent
guerrilla
rebel
revolutionary
subversive
conspirator
collaborator
turncoat
defector
deserter
sneak
eavesdropper
snooper
prowler
intruder
trespasser
interloper
meddler
busybody
sneak
informer
scout
observer
watcher
listener
Definitions
- A person who infiltrates a group or organization, often in a secretive or deceptive manner, typically for political, military, or subversive purposes.
- Someone who gains the confidence of a group or organization in order to gather information, influence decisions, or disrupt activities.
Usage Examples
- The infiltrator gained the trust of the organization's leaders before revealing their true intentions.
- The company hired a security expert to detect any potential infiltrators among their new employees.
- The infiltrator's actions were discovered after they accidentally left a suspicious document on their desk.
Antonyms
outsider
stranger
foreigner
adversary
opponent
enemy
adversary
foe
rival
competitor
dissenter
objector
protester
resister
nonconformist
rebel
dissident
heretic
apostate
defector
deserter
traitor
turncoat
collaborator
accomplice
accessory