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

New York resident Brian Wilson told EW in March 2024 that a conflict began near him at the top of the show, and lasted around six minutes as one man's attempt to record the show intruded upon a woman's comfort. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026

Many of those executive orders intruded upon state authority over administering elections and enforcing crime. —Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025

Then a new entity clumsily named Netflix intruded with its quantum equation. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025

Rewatching bits and pieces of the director’s filmography this week, the ongoing investigation into the killings of Reiner and his wife kept intruding. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)