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INTRUDER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INTRUDER?

Need another word that means the same as “intruder”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “intruder” in this overview.

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Intruder as a Noun
Definitions of "Intruder" as a noun
Synonyms of "Intruder" as a noun (7 Words)
Usage Examples of "Intruder" as a noun
Associations of "Intruder" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Intruder” are: interloper, trespasser, invader, prowler, infiltrator, encroacher, violator

Intruder as a Noun

Definitions of "Intruder" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “intruder” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent.
Someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission.

Synonyms of "Intruder" as a noun (7 Words)

encroacher	A person who unlawfully occupies a piece of land. The district administration is yet to take any action against the encroachers.
infiltrator	An intruder (as troops) with hostile intent.
interloper	A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong. Japanese consumers have in the past been unreceptive to foreign interlopers in the cell phone market.
invader	Someone who enters by force in order to conquer. The arrival of Spanish invaders.
prowler	Someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions.
trespasser	A person entering someone’s land or property without permission. A trespasser* on his land.*
violator	Someone who assaults others sexually. The new smoking restrictions call for hefty fines for violators.

Usage Examples of "Intruder" as a noun

The intruder had pulled out drawers and dumped their contents on the floor.

Associations of "Intruder" (30 Words)

actionable	Giving sufficient reason to take legal action. Insightful and actionable* information on the effect advertising is having on your brand.*
breach	Make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence. A widening breach* between government and Church.*
colonist	A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country.
contravene	Offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct. He contravened the Official Secrets Act.
contravention	Coming into conflict with. Contravention of parking restrictions.
crime	An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. A long record of crimes.
encroach	Advance beyond the usual limit. Rather than encroach* on his privacy she might have kept to her room.*
encroachment	Any entry into an area not previously occupied. Urban encroachment* of habitat.*
impinge	Impinge or infringe upon. The gases impinge* on the surface of the liquid.*
incursion	An attack that penetrates into enemy territory. The incursion* of television into the American living room.*
infraction	A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.
infringe	Advance beyond the usual limit. I wouldn t infringe* on his privacy.*
infringement	An act that disregards an agreement or a right. Copyright infringement.
interloper	Someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission. To her I was always an outsider an interloper.
intrude	(of igneous rock) be forced or thrust into (an existing formation. They intruded on our dinner party.
intrusion	A thing that intrudes. Unacceptable intrusions of privacy.
invade	Occupy in large numbers or live on a host. Demonstrators invaded the Presidential Palace.
invader	Someone who enters by force in order to conquer. The arrival of Spanish invaders.
invasion	An unwelcome intrusion into another’s domain. In 1546 England had to be defended from invasion.
misdemeanor	A crime less serious than a felony.
oppressor	A person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures. They overthrew their colonial oppressors.
robber	A person who commits robbery.
transgress	Pass beyond (limits or boundaries. She had transgressed an unwritten social law.
trespass	A wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages. A man who had trespassed against Judaic law.
trespasser	A person entering someone’s land or property without permission. A trespasser* on his land.*
usurpation	Entry to another’s property without right or permission. A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation.
violate	Violate the sacred character of a place or language. Don t violate* my garden.*
violation	A crime less serious than a felony. The aircraft were in violation* of UN resolutions.*
violator	A person who treats something with irreverence or disrespect. A violator* of sacred relics.*
visitor	A person with the right or duty of occasionally inspecting and reporting on a college or other academic institution. The visitors came back into the game with two penalty goals.