dɪˈfjuːz ɪmˈbjuː ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd pɚˈveɪd səʊk soʊk suffuse with color fill, soak, or imbue totally soak the bandage with disinfectant 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