Intrude: meaning, definitions and examples

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intrude

 

[ ษชnหˆtruหd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

unwanted interference

To intrude means to come or go in without permission or welcome. It can also refer to interrupting or disturbing someone or something. Intruding can involve violating someone's privacy or boundaries.

Synonyms

encroach, infringe, interfere, trespass

Examples of usage

  • He intruded into our conversation, making it awkward.
  • The loud music intruded on my peaceful evening.
  • Please do not intrude on my personal space.
  • The reporter intruded on the grieving family's privacy.
  • The unexpected noise intruded on my concentration.
Context #2 | Noun

unwanted presence

An intrude can also refer to a person or thing that comes in without being invited or welcome. It can be used to describe an unwanted visitor or an uninvited guest.

Synonyms

interloper, trespasser, uninvited guest

Examples of usage

  • The intruder was caught on the security camera.
  • We had to call the police to deal with the intrude in our backyard.
  • I felt uncomfortable with the intrude at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "intrude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น invadir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคธเคชเฅˆเค  เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eindringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyusup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพั€ะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wtargnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพตๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹ (shin'nyลซ suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envahir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ invadir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท izinsiz girmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์ž…ํ•˜๋‹ค (chim-iphada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุญู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vniknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vniknรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฏๅ…ฅ (chuวŽngrรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdreti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณtast inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฐ-ะบำฉะบั‚ะตะฟ ะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soxulmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ invadir

Etymology

The word 'intrude' originated from the Latin word 'intrudere', which means 'to thrust in'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass the idea of unwanted interference or presence. The concept of intrusion has been a common theme in literature and everyday life, highlighting the importance of boundaries and respect for personal space.

See also: intruder, intrusion, intrusions, intrusive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,167, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.