INTRUDES (UPON) Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

intrudes (upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of intrude (upon)

as in bothers

to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation a man with an opinion on everything, he doesn't hesitate to intrude upon whoever happens to be standing by

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And that’s something Lala calls him out on, which bothers him.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Resist that reflex long enough to understand what bothers you.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

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