Synonyms of intrude

intrude

verb

in-ˈtrüd 

1

as in to interrupt

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

forgive me for intruding, but I think I know where that restaurant is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrupt
• cut in
• bother
• interpose
• break in
• add
• chip in
• chime in
• contribute
• put in
• horn in
• barge (in)

2

as in to interfere

to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

the story of a would-be matchmaker who intrudes into the lives of her friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interfere
• mess
• snoop
• poke
• obtrude
• meddle
• intervene
• intermeddle
• pry
• interlope
• butt in
• encroach
• invade
• nose
• muck (about or around)
• intercede
• trespass
• interpose
• infringe
• fool
• tamper
• play
• chisel (in)
• fiddle
• monkey
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• ignore
• shun
• disregard
• eschew
• neglect
• overlook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intrude

In 2024 alone, Russia, China, and Iran all intruded on our elections. —Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

Fresh magma has intruded into the Earth’s crust underneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr, 75 miles west of Anchorage, increasing the likelihood of an eruption within the near future, government officials said Wednesday afternoon. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025

The first hit is free, as per usual, and after the honeymoon period, ads will intrude into the Friends tab too. —John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Every local city should chip in to create a safe tent site somewhere in an unincorporated area that does not intrude on taxpaying citizens. —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)