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What is another word for Intrusion? – 151 Intrusion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    invasion incursion intrusion penetration breach violation infringement trespass transgression offense encroachment invasion raid foray influx influxion ingression irruption interruption interference interposition intervention obtrusion impingement imposition encroachment overstepping transgression aggression invasion violation infringement breach trespass intrusion penetration intrusion entry entrance invasion incursion influx ingression irruption intrusion invasion

    Meaning of Intrusion

    The primary meaning of the word "Intrusion" is the act of entering a place or situation without being invited or welcomed.

    Definitions

    • The act of entering a place or situation without being invited or welcomed, especially in a way that is considered rude or inappropriate
    • The introduction of a new element or feature into a system or environment, especially one that is considered unwanted or disruptive
    • Geology: the process of magma or other molten rock penetrating the Earth's crust

    Etymology of Intrusion

    The word "Intrusion" comes from the Latin "intrusio", which means "a rushing in" or "a breaking in", derived from "intrudere", meaning "to thrust in" or "to push in"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe various forms of unwanted entry or penetration, including military invasions, geological events, and social improprieties

    Example Uses

    • The company's intrusion into the market was met with resistance from established competitors
    • The intrusion of noise from the neighboring apartment made it difficult to sleep
    • The geologist studied the intrusion of magma into the Earth's crust to understand the formation of volcanic rocks

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    withdrawal departure exit removal extraction exclusion expulsion ejection deportation eviction emigration exodus retirement retreat withdrawal abandonment desertion relinquishment surrender resignation renunciation rejection refusal decline repudiation

    Related Nouns

    invasion incursion penetration breach violation infringement trespass transgression offense encroachment raid foray influx ingression irruption interruption interference interposition intervention obtrusion impingement imposition encroachment barrier boundary fence wall gate

    Related Verbs

    invade intrude penetrate breach violate infringe trespass transgress offend encroach raid foray influx ingression irrupt interrupt interfere interpose intervene obtrude impinge impose encroach enter entrance infiltrate

    Related Adjectives

    invasive intrusive penetrative violative infringing trespassing transgressive offensive encroaching unwelcome uninvited unwanted disruptive disturbing interfering interrupting interposing intervening obtrusive impinging imposing encroaching forbidden prohibited restricted excluded