Intruding
31intrusive — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. intruding, interfering (see between). II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. interfering, untimely, impertinent, nosy*; see meddlesome , rude 2 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. obtrusive, invasive,… …
32meddling — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. interfering, interrupting, snooping; see interference 2 , rudeness . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) I noun The act or an instance of interfering or intruding: interference, intervention, intrusion, obtrusion. See PARTICIPATE. II …
33intrude — intrude, obtrude, interlope, butt in are comparable when meaning to thrust oneself or something in without invitation or authorization. Intrude both transitively and intransitively carries a strong implication of forcing someone or something in… …
34busybodied — usybodied adj. intruding unasked into the affairs of others. Syn: interfering, meddlesome, meddling, officious, busy. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] …
35Intrude — In*trude , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intruding}.] [1913 Webster] 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;… …
36Intruded — Intrude In*trude , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intruding}.] [1913 Webster] 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… …
37Intrusion — In*tru sion, n. [Cf. F. intrusion. See {Intrude}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of intruding, or of forcing in; especially, the forcing (one s self) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment. [1913 Webster] Why this intrusion? Were not my… …
38intrude — verb (intruded; intruding) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in + trudere to thrust more at threat Date: 15th century intransitive verb 1. to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome 2. to… …
39intrusion — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin intrusion , intrusio, from Latin intrudere Date: 15th century 1. the act of intruding or the state of being intruded; especially the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing,… …
40intrusive — adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. characterized by intrusion b. intruding where one is not welcome or invited 2. a. projecting inward < an intrusive arm of the sea > b. (1) of a rock having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or… …
