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intrusion

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈtɹuʒən// UK //ɪntɹˈuːʒən// in·tru·sion

n. the act of going somewhere or being involved in something where you are not wanted. It often feels like a break in your privacy or peace.

n. the act of entering a place or situation where one is not invited or welcome; an unwelcome interruption of a private space or state. Often implies a violation of boundaries or a disruption of a stable system.


SIMPLE

I apologize for the intrusion, but I have an urgent message.

CONTEXTUAL

The constant noise from the nearby construction site felt like a physical intrusion into their quiet home life.

COMPLEX

While some argue that data collection improves user experience, others view the practice as a systematic intrusion into personal privacy that undermines the fundamental right to digital anonymity.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English intrusioun, from Old French intrusion, from Medieval Latin intrūsiō, from intrūdō, from Latin in- + trūdō.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific instance of entering; uncountable when referring to the general concept of being intrusive.

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