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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intrude \In*trude"\, v. i. [L. intrudere, intrusum pref. in- in + trudere to thrust, akin to E. threat. See {Threat}.] To thrust one's self in to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass; as to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another. Thy wit wants edge And manners, to intrude where I am graced. --Shak. Some thoughts rise and intrude upon us while we shun them others fly from us when we would hold them --I. Watts. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intrude \In*trude"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr & vb n. {Intruding}.] 1. To thrust or force something in or upon especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another. 2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.] Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? --Shak. 3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force a way as into the crevices of rocks. Syn: To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See {Obtrude}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: intrude v 1: enter uninvited; "They intruded on our dinner party" [syn: {irrupt}] 2: enter unlawfully on someone's property; "Don't trespass on my land!" [syn: {trespass}] 3: thrust oneself in as if by force; "The colors don't intrude on the viewer" [syn: {obtrude}]
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