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INTRUDES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word intrudes. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word intrudes. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INTRUDES

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encroaches
verbv
verb

• advance beyond the usual limit

• impinge or infringe upon

forces
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

impinges
verbv
verb

• impinge or infringe upon

• advance beyond the usual limit

imposes
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• impose something unpleasant

• impose and collect

invades
verbv
verb

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

• occupy in large numbers or live on a host

• penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

obtrudes
verbv
verb

• push to thrust outward

• thrust oneself in as if by force

pushes
verbv
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

thrusts
verbv
noun

• the force used in pushing

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• the act of applying force to propel something

• verbal criticism

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

verb

• push forcefully

• press or force

• make a thrusting forward movement

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

• force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

• push violently in a specified direction

• place or put with great energy

trespasses
verbv
noun

• a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages

• entry to another's property without right or permission

verb

• enter unlawfully on someone's property

• make excessive use of

• break the law

• commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

irrupt
verbv
verb

• enter uninvited

• erupt or intensify suddenly

• increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

nose
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

• a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

• the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

• a small distance

• a symbol of inquisitiveness

• the sense of smell (especially in animals)

• a natural skill

• a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• advance the forward part of with caution

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• push or move with the nose

• rub noses

• defeat by a narrow margin

obtrude
verbv
verb

• push to thrust outward

• thrust oneself in as if by force

poke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

pry
verbv
noun

• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• be nosey

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

trespass
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages

• entry to another's property without right or permission

verb

• enter unlawfully on someone's property

• make excessive use of

• break the law

• commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

horn in
verbv
verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Best Hypernyms For INTRUDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for intrudes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
breach break enter impose inflict infract look offend search transgress violate visit
Phrases (8)
bring downcome inget inget intogo againstgo ingo intomove into

Alternatives for ENCROACHES

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