Antonyms for penetrated

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pen-i-treyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt

Definition of penetrated

Origin : 1520s, from Latin penetratus, past participle of penetrare "to put or get into, enter into," related to penitus "within, inmost," penus "innermost part of a temple, store of food," penates "household gods." Related: Penetrated; penetrating.

verb pierce; get through physically
verb understand or be understood

Example sentences :

It couldn't be worse than some of the alleys at home which she had penetrated.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

These roots were Stigmaria, and the stuff into which they penetrated was an underclay.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various

Now Mike had determined to keep from the girl the fact that he had penetrated her disguise.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

It turned out that a splinter of iron wire had penetrated the core.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

Until now the enormity of his offence had not penetrated her understanding.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

When Arthur reached home, the news had penetrated there also.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

This time Pierre, penetrated by disquietude, wished to approach and question him.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

But now that my disguise had been penetrated, my old fears were renewed.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

These were penetrated with sliding shutters, which stood open.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

They had penetrated the mists of alcohol, and stirred a belated contrition.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for penetrated

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