Intrude Definition

ĭn-tro͝od
intruded, intrudes, intruding
verb
intruded, intrudes, intruding
To push or force (something in or upon)
Webster's New World
To intrude oneself or itself.
Webster's New World
To put or force in inappropriately, especially without invitation, fitness, or permission.
Intruded opinion into a factual report.
American Heritage
To force (oneself or one's thoughts) upon others without being asked or welcomed.
Webster's New World
To force (liquid magma, etc.) into or between solid rocks.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Intrude

  • Middle English intruden from Latin intrūdere intrūs- to thrust in in- in in–2 trūdere to thrust treud- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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