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intrusionThe 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/

Korean meaning: 침입, 방해, 간섭

Korean pronunciation: 인-트루-전 (강세: 트루)

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.

intrusion concept
💡 Concept

The action of entering somewhere or interfering in something where one is not welcome or authorized. An unwanted interruption or invasion of privacy.

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intrusion rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This intrusion breeds confusion - is it real or just illusion?

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtruːʒən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Roottrud/trus
Suffix--ion

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.

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🎵Rhyme

conclusionconfusionillusion

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The doorbell ringing at 6 AM was an unwelcome intrusion into my dreams about pizza.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

invasioninterferenceencroachmenttrespassviolation

Antonyms

withdrawalrespect