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

These types of claims are generally where a neighbor is intruding onto your property and causing damage without any consent to do so. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026

The group also talks about how the event unfolded even as the real world intruded on the festival bubble, in the form of both news about Minnesota and a violent incident at Sundance itself. —Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026

Seoul and Pyongyang have been on edge over North Korea's accusation that South Korea intruded its airspace with drones in January and last September. —Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026

As a nose of warmer air intrudes in the lower-middle levels of the atmosphere, this may result in some sleet briefly mixing into our southern counties, especially areas south of I-70. —Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)