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

Critics say the warrants intrude on Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy by compelling service providers to turn over broad swaths of user location history and time stamps within a specified area over a specified timeframe. —Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

There are worse things that could happen than Jimmy Fallon intruding upon your life in the game and being forced to adapt to that. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

Nor does factfinding suggest that the court wishes to intrude in the decisionmaking of the Executive Branch. —Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026

This also relates to the earlier question about the choice to allow non-Louise perspectives to intrude in the story. —Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)