INTRUDER

Verb

intrude (third-person singular simple present intrudes, present participle intruding, simple past and past participle intruded)

1. (intransitive) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass. quotations ▼

to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another

2. (transitive) To force in.

Derived terms

• intruder
• intrusion