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Intrude

Definition

(formal) To enter or thrust oneself into a place, situation, or activity without being invited or welcome; to interrupt or disturb someone or something. Often used to describe unwelcome or uninvited interventions in private or personal matters.

Example Sentences

1The journalist was accused of intruding on the family's grief by asking insensitive questions during the funeral.
2Is it ever acceptable to intrude on someone's solitude, even if it is to offer help or support?
3The new policy aims to prevent companies from intruding on customers' privacy without their consent.
4Avoid intruding on your colleagues' personal conversations during work hours; it can be perceived as unprofessional.
5There is a delicate balance between offering support and intruding on someone's autonomy; respect their boundaries.

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