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

During Wen's trial, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the film's premiere twice, according to Singaporean media.

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A small part of me thinks that I, in fact, shouldn’t be here—almost like I’m intruding.

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“Yes, sir. Very sorry to intrude, my lord.”

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In Wen's trial on Monday, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the movie premiere twice, Singaporean media reports.

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Modern observations show that parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet -- such as the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers -- are already retreating rapidly as warm deep water intrudes beneath them.

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Related Words

• encroach 
• infringe 
• interfere 
• invade 
• meddle