intrusion

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/
US: /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

  1. The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted or welcome.

    1. The cat's intrusion into the birdhouse scared the birds away.
    2. The company's intrusion on the privacy of its employees sparked a major controversy.

  2. Something that affects a situation or people's lives in a way that is not wanted.

    1. The constant noise from the construction site was a terrible intrusion.
    2. The politician claimed that the new law was an unnecessary intrusion into personal freedom.

  3. The act of going into a place or area illegally.

    1. There were signs warning against intrusion after dark.
    2. The security measures were implemented to prevent intrusion into the restricted area.

Synonyms

infringement invasion trespass interference

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intrusion" in English means: The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted or welcome., Something that affects a situation or people's lives in a way that is not wanted., The act of going into a place or area illegally..

The phonetic transcription of "intrusion" is /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/ in British English and /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intrusion": infringement, invasion, trespass, interference.

Example usage of "intrusion": "The cat's intrusion into the birdhouse scared the birds away.". More examples on the page.