First Known Use: 15th century
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intrude
verb in·trude \in-ˈtrüd\
: to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome
: to become involved with something private in an annoying way
in·trud·edin·trud·ing
Full Definition of INTRUDE
intransitive verb
1
: to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2
: to enter as a geological intrusion
transitive verb
1
: to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness <intruded himself into their lives>
2
: to cause to enter as if by force
— in·trud·er noun
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Origin of INTRUDE
Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in- + trudere to thrust — more at threat
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INTRUDING Defined for Kids
intrude
verb in·trude \in-ˈtrüd\
in·trud·edin·trud·ing
Definition of INTRUDE for Kids
1
: to force in, into, or on especially where not right or proper <She intruded into our conversation.>
2
: to come or go in without an invitation or right
— in·trud·er noun
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