intrude vs inflict
inflict vs intrudeintrude and inflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| intrude | No | No | Yes | No |
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflict is a hypernym of
intrude; that is, inflict is a
word with a broader meaning than intrude:
- intrude: thrust oneself in as if by force
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
| intrude (verb) | inflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| thrust oneself in as if by force | impose something unpleasant |
| enter uninvited | |
| search or inquire in a meddlesome way | |
| enter unlawfully on someone's property |
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