intrude

[in-trood]

verb (used with object)

intruded, intruding 

1. to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.

2. Geology.,  to thrust or force into.

3. to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members.

verb (used without object)

intruded, intruding 

1. to thrust oneself without permission or welcome.

   to intrude upon their privacy.

   Synonyms: interlope, interfere

intrude

/ ɪnˈtruːd /

verb

1. to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation

2. geology to force or thrust (rock material, esp molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks

Other Word Forms

• intruder noun
• intrudingly adverb
• self-intruder noun
• unintruded adjective
• unintruding adjective
• unintrudingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrude¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin intrūdere “to push in,” equivalent to in- in- ² + trūdere “to push”

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrude¹

C16: from Latin intrūdere to thrust in, from _in- ² + trūdere to thrust

Synonym Study

See trespass.

Example Sentences

Woodward decision established clear limits on state power to intrude on private corporations, strengthening corporate rights and autonomy.

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China confirmed that a confrontation took place and accused the Philippines of "forcibly intruding" into Chinese waters, but did not mention the collision.

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“We’re not trying to be annoying to you or intruding to you or in any way making your life worse,” Hahn said.

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The contestants deal with rough seas, strong currents, jellyfish and sundry venomous creatures, intruding fishermen, limited air, sinus crises, variable visibility and unexpected orcas.

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She did not specify what has intruded on her solitude for the last decade or more, but said she now goes nowhere—not to movies, nor to shows, nor out to dinner, nor even shopping.

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Related Words

• encroach 
• infringe 
• interfere 
• invade 
• meddle