INTRUDING (UPON) Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

intruding (upon)

verb

present participle of intrude (upon)

as in bothering

to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation a man with an opinion on everything, he doesn't hesitate to intrude upon whoever happens to be standing by

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Travis was snapped having a blast bothering Jason as the duo attended a match between Jupiter Links GC and The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 3.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
For now, the Royals hope to figure out exactly what’s bothering him.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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Spending so much time with Raskova’s frown was a miscalculation, when Sasha and Anastasia falling for each other, and Valya worrying about how Tanya’s past would haunt them forever, were so much more compelling.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Permission to retire, to spend, to travel, to help family members and to stop worrying about market headlines.

— Nathaniel Tilton, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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