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

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

The synonyms of “Intrusion” are: encroachment, invasion, trespass, usurpation, violation, encroachment on, trespass on

Intrusion as a Noun

Definitions of "Intrusion" as a noun

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

• A thing that intrudes.
• The action or process of forcing a body of igneous rock between or through existing formations, without reaching the surface.
• The action of intruding.
• A body of igneous rock which has intruded the surrounding strata.
• Any entry into an area not previously occupied.
• Entrance by force or without permission or welcome.
• Entry to another's property without right or permission.
• Rock produced by an intrusive process.
• The forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation.

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

encroachment	A gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits. Minor encroachments on our individual liberties.
encroachment on	Any entry into an area not previously occupied.
invasion	An unwelcome intrusion into another’s domain. There was a brief pitch invasion when Sunderland scored.
trespass	A sin or offence. A mass trespass on the moor.
trespass on	Entry to another’s property without right or permission.
usurpation	Wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation.
violation	Entry to another’s property without right or permission. Flagrant violations of normal democratic procedure.

Usage Examples of "Intrusion" as a noun

• Unacceptable intrusions of privacy.
• He was furious about this intrusion into his private life.
• Villagers say the noise is an intrusion on their lives.

Associations of "Intrusion" (30 Words)

actionable	Giving sufficient reason to take legal action. An actionable assertion.
assail	Attack someone physically or emotionally. The Scots army assailed Edward s army from the rear.
attack	Attack in speech or writing. A doctor was attacked by two youths.
breach	Make an opening or gap in. We saw whales breaching in the distance.
colonist	A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country.
contravene	Go against, as of rules and laws. He contravened the Official Secrets Act.
encroach	Advance beyond the usual limit. Rather than encroach on his privacy she might have kept to her room.
encroachment	Entry to another’s property without right or permission. 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. Border incursions.
infraction	A violation or infringement of a law or agreement.
infringe	Go against, as of rules and laws. Such widespread surveillance could infringe personal liberties.
infringement	An act that disregards an agreement or a right. This bill is an infringement of our civil liberties.
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.
intrude	Enter with disruptive or adverse effect. The granite may have intruded these rock layers.
intruder	A person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent. The intruder had pulled out drawers and dumped their contents on the floor.
invade	To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate. Demonstrators invaded the Presidential Palace.
invasion	An unwelcome intrusion into another’s domain. Napoleon s disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812.
litigate	Resort to legal action to settle a matter; be involved in a lawsuit. The plaintiff is prepared to litigate.
misdemeanor	A crime less serious than a felony.
oppressor	A person or group that oppresses people. They overthrew their colonial oppressors.
piracy	A practice similar to piracy but in other contexts especially hijacking. Air piracy.
plunder	Plunder a town after capture. The army sacked the city and carried off huge quantities of plunder.
raid	Conduct a raid on. Officers raided thirty homes yesterday.
transgress	Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. She had transgressed an unwritten social law.
trespass	Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law. A mass trespass on the moor.
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. They violated the terms of a ceasefire.
violation	The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will. The aircraft were in violation of UN resolutions.
violator	Someone who violates the law. A major crackdown on violators of immigration regulations.