Intruding: meaning, definitions and examples
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intruding
[ ษชnหtruหdษชล ]
unwanted entry
Intruding refers to the act of entering a place or situation where one is not wanted or invited. It can imply an infringement on someone's privacy or a disruption of personal space.
Synonyms
interrupting, invading, meddling, trespassing.
Examples of usage
- He felt someone intruding on his thoughts.
- The loud music was intruding on their conversation.
- She realized she was intruding by asking personal questions.
- The guests were intruding on their private dinner.
- Students should avoid intruding into teachers' personal lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "intruding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intrusivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคธเคชเฅเค เฅ
๐ฉ๐ช eindringend
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyusup
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะพัะณะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wtrฤ cajฤ cy siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไพตๅ ฅใใ
๐ซ๐ท intrusif
๐ช๐ธ intrusivo
๐น๐ท dahil olan
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ์ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ vtรญravรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vtieravรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไพตๅ ฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vsiljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ innrรกsar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฆแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผdaxilษ edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ intrusivo
Etymology
The word 'intruding' originates from the Latin word 'intrudere', which means 'to thrust in'. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'into' while 'trudere' means 'to push'. The term entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, signifying the act of pushing into someoneโs space or affairs without invitation or welcome. Over the centuries, it evolved into a broader usage encompassing various contexts, including social interactions and personal boundaries. Intrusion is often viewed negatively as it can imply a lack of respect for others' privacy and comfort. Its usage is prevalent in legal contexts as well, where it denotes unauthorized entry onto someone's property, which has significant implications in property law and personal rights.