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

At the same time, the state intrudes more and more into daily life. —Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025

Their solitude is suddenly intruded upon by fellow German family, Margret and Heinz Wittmer (Sweeney and Brühl), who are inspired by the doctor’s writing. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2025

Mitchell, in contrast, subsumes himself into his subjects, seldom intruding on the surface of his own prose. —Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025

Then his work intrudes on their waterpark vacation. —Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)