Meaning of 'trespasser'

[rosa]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", question 7

This is private property and we are not supposed to go beyond this point because they will prosecute us as ..........

(a) bandits
(b) trespassers
(c) thieves
(d) felons

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Synonyms for robber and burglar", answer 7

This is private property and we are not supposed to go beyond this point because they will prosecute us as trespassers.

Correct answer: (b) trespassers

Your answer was: incorrect
This is private property and we are not supposed to go beyond this point because they will prosecute us as thieves.
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who is a trespasser?

rosa

[canadian45]

Anyone who goes beyond 'this point" is a trespasser.

[Conchita]

If I may add to Canadian's explanation: to trespass is to go into someone's property without permission:

You're trespassing on private property.

The sign said "Trespassers will be prosecuted".

You can also trespass on someone's kindness, time or hospitality, for example, in the sense of 'take advantage of '.

In addition, the expression 'to trespass on someone's preserves' means to deal with affairs which someone regards as their private affairs.