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bother vs intrude

intrude vs bother

bother is a noun but intrude is not a noun.

bother and intrude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
intrude No No Yes No
As verbs, intrude is a hypernym of bother; that is, intrude is a word with a broader meaning than bother:
  • bother: intrude or enter uninvited
  • intrude: enter uninvited
Other hypernyms of bother include irrupt.
bother (noun) intrude (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
bother (verb) intrude (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations thrust oneself in as if by force
make confused or perplexed or puzzled enter uninvited
make nervous or agitated search or inquire in a meddlesome way
intrude or enter uninvited enter unlawfully on someone's property
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Difference between bother and intrude

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