intrusion — The action of entering somewhere or interfering in something where one is not welcome or authorized. An unwanted interruption or invasion of privacy.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of entering somewhere or interfering in something where one is not welcome or authorized. An unwanted interruption or invasion of privacy.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtruːʒən/
Example Sentences
- My cat considers the vacuum cleaner an intrusion into his peaceful kingdom.
- The company installed new software to detect any network intrusion.
- She felt the reporter's questions were an intrusion into her personal life.
intrusion
NOUN[/ɪnˈtruːʒən/]
The action of entering somewhere or interfering in something where one is not welcome or authorized. An unwanted interruption or invasion of privacy.
While the couple enjoyed a private dinner, the paparazzi's camera was a shocking intrusion into their personal space.
The neighbor's head and shoulders pushing through the window were a shocking intrusion into the girl's private room.
The uninvited guest's noisy entrance was an intrusion into the exclusive VIP party.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intrudere' meaning 'to thrust in' or 'to push into.' The word literally describes the action of forcing oneself into a space where one doesn't belong.
Breakdown
intro- (into/inward) + trud- (thrust/push) + -sion (action/process suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat considers the vacuum cleaner an intrusion into his peaceful kingdom.”
“The company installed new software to detect any network intrusion.”
“She felt the reporter's questions were an intrusion into her personal life.”
“The doorbell ringing at 6 AM was an unwelcome intrusion into my dreams about pizza.”
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