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   In·tru·sion

   /inˈtro͞oZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of intruding: "he was furious about this intrusion into his private life"
   • ▪ a thing that intrudes: "they oppose the excavations as an intrusion on their heritage"
   • 2. the action or process of forcing a body of igneous rock between or through existing formations, without reaching the surface.
   • ▪ a body of igneous rock which has intruded the surrounding strata.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘invasion, usurpation’): from medieval Latin intrusio(n-), from Latin intrudere ‘thrust in’ (see intrude).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intrusionIntrusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INTRUSION is the act of intruding or the state of being intruded; especially : the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another. How to use intrusion in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › intrusionINTRUSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be: They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate activities. His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Intrusion_(film)Intrusion (film) - Wikipedia

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   Intrusion is a 2021 American psychological thriller film directed by Adam Salky and written by Christopher Sparling, starring Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green. It was released on September 22, 2021, by Netflix.

5. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › intrusion-movieIntrusion movie review & film summary (2021) | Roger Ebert

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   Sep 22, 2021 · Nick Allen September 22, 2021. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Intrusion" is the latest middling Netflix thriller to hit the streaming service, this one coming with the angle of being more about a marriage's problems than a home invasion.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › intrusionINTRUSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be: They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate activities. His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intrusionIntrusion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An intrusion is a deliberate move into someone else's territory — either literal or figurative. When your sister interrupts your conversation with that girl from math class, that's an intrusion. If someone breaks into your home, that's also an intrusion.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › intrusionintrusion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   noun. /ɪnˈtruːʒn/ [uncountable, countable] something that affects a situation or people’s lives in a way that they do not want. intrusion (on/upon something) They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives. intrusion (into something) This was another example of press intrusion into the affairs of the royals. Extra Examples.