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

The press of humanity intrudes on individual dramas. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025

Markets have a way of violently intruding on wishful thinking. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025

Administration officials have blasted the judges who’ve blocked Trump’s tariffs, accusing them of intruding on presidential authority. —Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 May 2025

Department lawyers have consistently maintained that even judges have no power to intrude on the president’s decisions in matters of foreign policy. —Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025

Phrases Containing intrude

• intrude (upon)