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Intrude

Ih-NTROOD

/ˌɪˈntruːd/

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intrude

Dictionary meaning

Thrust oneself in as if by force.

Examples

  • The colors don't intrude on the viewer.
  • They intruded on our dinner party.

Synonyms: obtrude

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