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intrude

in·trude

intrude

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn trud
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part of speech: verb
inflections: intrudes, intruding, intruded
definition: to enter or thrust oneself in when not invited or welcome.
The salesman intruded on their dinner with his phone call.
synonyms:
barge in, chime in, interfere, meddle
similar words:
nose, pry, snoop
derivations: intrudingly (adv.), intruder (n.)
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