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intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] n 1. the act or an instance of intruding; an unwelcome visit, interjection, etc. an intrusion on one's privacy 2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a. the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock b. any igneous rock formed in this way 3. (Law) Property law an unlawful entry onto land by a stranger after determination of a particular estate of freehold and before the remainderman or reversioner has made entry intrusional adj
Intrusion of cockroaches—Lipton, 1970. Movement of a unit or force within another nation's specified operational area outside of territorial seas and territorial airspace for surveillance or intelligence gathering in time of peace or tension. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
intrusion noun 1. interruption, interference, infringement, trespass, encroachment I hope you don't mind this intrusion. 2. invasion, breach, infringement, infiltration, encroachment, infraction, usurpation I felt it was a grotesque intrusion into our lives. Translations intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] N → intrusión f; (on sb's privacy) → intromisión f, invasión f pardon the intrusion → siento tener que importunarla the intrusion of sentimentality → la intrusión del sentimentalismo intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] n → intrusion f I hope you don't mind this intrusion → J'espère que vous me pardonnerez cette intrusion. an intrusion into sb's privacy → un atteinte à la vie privée de qn It was an unthinkable intrusion into our private life → C'était une atteinte à notre vie privée tout à fait impensable. intrusion n → Störung f; forgive the intrusion, I just wanted to ask … → entschuldigen Sie, wenn ich hier so eindringe, ich wollte nur fragen …; the intrusion of or on his privacy → die Verletzung seiner Privatsphäre; the sudden intrusion of the outside world → das plötzliche Eindringen der Außenwelt; they regarded her presence as an intrusion → sie betrachteten ihre Anwesenheit als störend (= forcing: of opinions, advice, one’s presence) → Aufdrängen nt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| My uneasy sense of committing an intrusion on him steadily increases, in spite of his courteous welcome. She received him with her very best politeness, which he returned with as much more, apologising for his intrusion, without any previous acquaintance with her, which he could not help flattering himself, however, might be justified by his relationship to the young ladies who introduced him to her notice. Secure from female intrusion, there was no restraint upon the hilarity of the warriors, who, like the gentlemen of Europe after the cloth is drawn and the ladies retire, freely indulged their mirth. |
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