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intrude vs break in

break in vs intrude

intrude and break in both are verbs.

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

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