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break in vs intrude

intrude vs break in

break in and intrude both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break in No No Yes No
intrude No No Yes No
As verbs, intrude is a hypernym of break in; that is, intrude is a word with a broader meaning than break in:
  • break in: intrude on uninvited
  • intrude: enter uninvited
Other hypernyms of break in include irrupt.
As verbs, intrude is a hypernym of break in; that is, intrude is a word with a broader meaning than break in:
  • break in: enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
  • intrude: enter unlawfully on someone's property
Other hypernyms of break in include trespass.
break in (verb) intrude (verb)
make submissive, obedient, or useful thrust oneself in as if by force
break so as to fall inward enter uninvited
start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role search or inquire in a meddlesome way
break into a conversation enter unlawfully on someone's property
intrude on uninvited
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
Difference between break in and intrude

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