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Intrusion

/ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/

The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.

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📖 Definitions of "Intrusion"

noun

1
The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.
"He viewed sales calls as an unwelcome intrusion."
2
Magma forced into other rock formations; the rock formed when such magma solidifies.

🔄 Synonyms of "Intrusion"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
encroachmentnoun	An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
trespassnoun	(law) To enter someone else's property illegally.
invasionnoun	A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.
violationnoun	The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Intrusion"

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Word	Definition
encroachmentnoun	An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
trespassnoun	(law) An intentional interference with another's property or person.
violationnoun	The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.
invasionnoun	A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.
incursionnoun	An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
intrudernoun	Someone who intrudes.
intrusivenessnoun	The quality of being intrusive.
trespassingnoun	unauthorized entry to private property
interferencenoun	The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
break-innoun	The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.
meddlingnoun	unwanted interference
ingressnoun	The act of entering.
infringementnoun	A violation or breach, as of a law.
distortionnoun	A misrepresentation of the truth.
interventionnoun	The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.
entrynoun	An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
breakingnoun	The act by which something is broken.
involvementnoun	The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
breachnoun	(law) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.
harassmentnoun	Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.