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Definitions

intrude

[in-trood] / ɪnˈtrud /
VERB
trespass, interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encroach infringe interfere invade meddle
STRONG
bother disturb entrench insinuate intercalate interject interlope interpolate interpose introduce obtrude overstep pester thrust violate
WEAK
barge in butt in chisel in cut in go beyond hold up horn in intermeddle push in
Antonyms
STRONG
erase please subtract
WEAK
leave leave alone withdraw

Example Sentences

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Saber-rattling trumpet and timpani intrude and are shushed away as worthless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Woodward decision established clear limits on state power to intrude on private corporations, strengthening corporate rights and autonomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

These thoughts even intrude on him when he’s reading for fun—or trying to.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

It only three minutes for reality to intrude.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Before her apprenticeship, when she did a standard search for things, the Thunderhead would invariably intrude, saying something like, I see you are searching for a gift.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.