Intrusion

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/

Intrusion (noun)

  1. Entering a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited.
  2. An action that interrupts or disturbs someone or something.
  3. Rock that forms when magma pushes into spaces in other rocks.

Examples

  • The alarm system prevents intrusion by strangers.
  • They installed cameras to detect any intrusion.

Common collocations: prevent intrusion, detect intrusion, unwanted intrusion, apologize for intrusion, unwelcome intrusion

Synonyms of Intrusion

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Intrusion

  • — when discussing the act of leaving a space
  • — when referring to moving back or away