ˈbɒtəm ˈbɑtəm dɔːn dɔn doːn dɪˈfjuːz ˈfæðəm ɪmˈbjuː ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd pɚˈveɪd become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions It dawned on him that she had betrayed him she was penetrated with sorrow come to understand pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance The bullet penetrated her chest 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 insert the penis into the vagina or anus of Did the molester penetrate the child? make one's way deeper into or through The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor