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intrude vs impose

impose vs intrude

intrude and impose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intrude No No Yes No
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hypernym of intrude; that is, impose is a word with a broader meaning than intrude:
  • intrude: thrust oneself in as if by force
  • impose: impose something unpleasant
Other hypernyms of intrude include bring down, inflict, visit.
intrude (verb) impose (verb)
thrust oneself in as if by force impose something unpleasant
enter uninvited impose and collect
search or inquire in a meddlesome way compel to behave in a certain way
enter unlawfully on someone's property
Difference between intrude and impose

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