intruse

/ɪnˈtruːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to enter or interfere with someone’s private space or affairs

“The noise from the construction next door started to intrude on our afternoon nap.”

2. verb

to enter or come into a place or situation without invitation or permission

“The cold air from the open window began to intrude into the warm room.”

3. verb

to be or become a part of something, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The noise from the traffic started to intrude on the peaceful atmosphere of the garden.”

4. verb

to insert or introduce something, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The smell of the food from the neighboring restaurant started to intrude on our dinner.”

5. verb

to come into or be present in a place or situation, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The noise from the children started to intrude on our conversation.”

6. noun

an act of entering or interfering with someone’s private space or affairs

“The noise was an unwelcome intrude on our afternoon nap.”

7. noun

an act of entering or coming into a place or situation without invitation or permission

“The cold air was an unwelcome intrude into the warm room.”

8. noun

an act of being or becoming a part of something, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The noise from the traffic was an unwelcome intrude on the peaceful atmosphere of the garden.”

9. noun

an act of inserting or introducing something, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The smell of the food from the neighboring restaurant was an unwelcome intrude on our dinner.”

10. noun

an act of coming into or being present in a place or situation, especially in a way that is unwanted or uninvited

“The noise from the children was an unwelcome intrude on our conversation.”

Synonyms

  • enter
  • interfere
  • interrupt
  • invade

Antonyms

  • exclude
  • keep out
  • seclude
  • shut out