INTRUSIVENESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

intrusiveness

noun

Definition of intrusiveness

as in interference

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Recent Examples of intrusiveness That seemed to work for a while, but now his intrusiveness is ramping up again. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 May 2026

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Noun

For many in Canada, the dispute raises concerns about American interference with Canada’s national identity.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Jayden Allen Harwood, according to Uthmeier's office, was arrested on charges of interference in a child custody case and resisting officers without violence.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

And she has been asked to comment and speak on MANY things over the years … choosing only to speak on that which brings love and mercy to real people, and shutting down any line of questioning that won’t.

— Hunter Kelly, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Sullivan sent jurors home with plans to resume Heilbrun's questioning Tuesday.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of questioning

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in truth

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