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intrude

/I/n'tr/u/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. enter uninvited

    verb.motion

    Examples
    They intruded on our dinner party.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. enter unlawfully on someone's property

    verb.social

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. search or inquire in a meddlesome way

    verb.perception

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. thrust oneself in as if by force

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The colors don't intrude on the viewer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To thrust one's self in; to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass; as, to <i>intrude</i> on families at unseasonable hours; to <i>intrude</i> on the lands of another.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  6. To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to <i>intrude</i> one's presence into a conference; to <i>intrude</i> one's opinions upon another.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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