In*trude" (?), v. i. [L. intrudere, intrusum; pref. in- in + trudere to thrust, akin to E. threat. See Threat.]
To thrust one's self in; to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass; as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another.
Thy wit wants edge
And manners, to intrude where I am graced.
Shak.
Some thoughts rise and intrude upon us, while we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold them.
I. Watts.
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In*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Intruding.]
1.
To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another.
2.
To enter by force; to invade.
[Obs.]
Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud?
Shak.
3. Geol.
The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks.
Syn. -- To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See Obtrude.
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