Cambridge Dictionaries online Cambridge Dictionaries online

The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English

  

trespass on/upon sth

formal phrasal verb with trespass
 
/ˈtres.pəs/
 
US  /-pæs/ verb [I]

Definition

to take unfair advantage of a good quality in someone's character: They said we should stay another night, but I didn't want to trespass on their hospitality.Treating people or animals badlyInsults and abuseUnkind, cruel and unfeelingViolent or aggressive
(Definition of trespass on/upon sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Focus on the pronunciation of trespass on/upon sth