Intrude

Origin

From Latin intrudere, from in- + trudere, "to thrust".

Full definition of intrude

Verb

1. To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another
• I. WattsSome thoughts rise and intrude upon us, while we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold them.

Derived terms

• intruder
• intrusion

Anagrams

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