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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

During Wen's trial, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the film's premiere twice, according to Singaporean media.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

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

I wouldn’t want to intrude, not for all the money in the world.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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