intrude
verb (used with object)
to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
intruded
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past participleof intrude.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof intrude.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
intrudeverb (used with object)to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
Example Sentences
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At highway speeds, the BBS’s inner peace is intruded upon only by the distant drumming of the vast wheels and tires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Beijing said the aircraft had "intentionally intruded" into its airspace.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
Hours later, Crowley was inside Bass’ office for a meeting so long that it intruded on the mayor’s nightly media briefing on the wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
But one way is, has it intruded upon your imagination?
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
Although he was often recognized in the street, few Icelanders intruded on his privacy.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
