Reporters do not hesitate to intrude into people's privacy.
Source: tatoeba (20190)
Intrude
/ɪnˈtɹuːd/
Synonyms for "intrude" (226 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Strong matches (67)
Noun(15 words)
creep incross the thresholdcrowd incut indisturbdrag indrop inedge inelbowelbow inencroachenterentrenchfoistfoist infudgefudge ingain admittanceget ingo in
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go intogo off half cockedgo off half-cockedgo too farhave an entreehave an inhop inhorn inimpingeimplantimplant inimposeimpose onimpose uponinfiltrateinfringe
Related words (113)
inject ininsertinsert ininsinuateinsinuate inintercalateinterfereinterjaculateinterjectinterlinkinterlopeintermeddleinterpolateinterposeinterruptinterveneintroduceintroduce ininvadeirrupt
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jam injump inknow no boundslook inlug inmake an inroadmeddlemuscleobtrudeoverstepoverstep the boundspack inpesterpop inpress inpresumepush input betweenput input onput uponrun inrush insandwichset foot inslink inslip insmash insmuggle insneak insnoopspeak inopportunelyspeak too latesqueeze insteal instep instorm intake inthrong inthrow inthrust intransgresstrenchtrespasstroubleusurpvisitwedge inwork inworm in
Noun(14 words)
inroadsinterjectinginterruptsinvadingjumps in ideaskibitzingmeddlingmusclesmusclingonrushesshovestormingtrespass with forcetrespasses
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: trespass, admit, advance, advance upon, ambush.
- Sentence evidence is available for intrude, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "intrude".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "intrude"
Keep "intrude" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "intrude" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "intrude", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "intrude" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
2 entriesCollocations
6 entriesintrude during classintrude into a conversationintrude on privacyintrusion into privacyintrusive thoughtsprivacy intrusion
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
By and large, reporters don't hesitate to intrude on one's privacy.
Source: tatoeba (21824)
I do not like anyone to intrude when I am working.
Source: tatoeba (257924)
Don't intrude your opinions on others.
Source: tatoeba (264699)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "intrude"?
Closest matches include trespass, admit, advance, advance upon, ambush.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "intrude"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.