Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb pervade
1 sense of pervade
Sense 1
permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle -- (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")
=> penetrate, perforate -- (pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest")