Antonyms for intrusion

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-troo-zhuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtru ʒən

Definition of intrusion

Origin : late 14c., from Old French intrusion (14c.), from Medieval Latin intrusionem (nominative intrusio) "a thrusting in," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin intrudere, from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + trudere "to thrust, push" (see extrusion).

noun interruption

Example sentences :

The old man was looking at her with frank and friendly apology for his intrusion.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

We find no one to object to our intrusion, and go on towards the village.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

Napoleon flushed with anger, enraged both at the intrusion and the teasing.
Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

Though her presence was altogether an intrusion, it was unheeded.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

I hope, gentlemen, you will forgive my intrusion on you this evening.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

May I be permitted to know your motive for this intrusion, sir?
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

There could be no other justification for such an intrusion.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Here, indeed, in this snowy silence, they were free from any intrusion.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Were it not sinful, then, to suffer the intrusion of aught that may mar such unity?
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

There is no fear of intrusion from any employed in the establishment.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

Synonyms for intrusion

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