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intrude
[ in-trood ]
verb (used with object)
- to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
- Geology. to thrust or force into.
- to install (a cleric) in a church contrary to the wishes of its members.
intrude
/ ɪnˈtruːd /
verb
- often foll byinto, on, or upon to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation
- geology to force or thrust (rock material, esp molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks
Derived Forms
- inˈtrudingly, adverb
Other Words From
- in·truder noun
- in·truding·ly adverb
- self-in·truder noun
- unin·truded adjective
- unin·truding adjective
- unin·truding·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of intrude1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Right now, Wexler says, it’s too early to worry about brain tech intruding on our privacy.
She added that it also intruded on the powers of state lawmakers and the governor’s office by allowing a state agency to administer recreational marijuana.
Hammers or scalpels lack the power to intrude on your thought process several times every minute.
Gujral plans to be more transparent with invitations she can’t accept, telling friends or acquaintances that an event would intrude on family time.
Still, “Singaporeans do care about the extent to which the state intrudes into their private lives,” says Lee.
Christmas is a season of marvelous and mystical experiences, and maybe it seems churlish to let science and history intrude.
Directors have to make sure it doesn't intrude on the storytelling.
Of course they would stop for the wedding; but meantime she must be very discreet; she must not intrude too much.
You are determined to intrude upon this man in your present frame of mind at a time of evident trouble?
Will you forgive me if I so far intrude myself upon your private affairs as to give you a few words of advice?
She tried her best to forget it, but the ungracious thought would again and again intrude.
They were quite right to capture us, because we had no business to intrude here, having been warned to keep away from Loonville.
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