INTRUSIONS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intrusion

noun

Definition of intrusion

as in encroachment

entry made without invitation or permission Opening other people's personal mail without permission is an intrusion into their privacy. Pardon the intrusion, but I couldn't help overhearing.

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Recent Examples of intrusion Homer Glen officials in April voted on safeguards to its Flock camera policies in an effort to ease residents’ concerns over an intrusion in privacy. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 The locale places the sun to Roman's backside and points its sensitive instruments away from the intrusion of light reflected off the Earth and moon. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Deloitte itself is moving onward in this sector with its Silent Shield cyber intrusion detection system, so the advisory firm already has a stake in the success of space. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 The Justice Department did not detail the damage to the agencies or other targets from the computer intrusions. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrusion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusion

Noun

From that standpoint, increased federal involvement—through Homeland Security voter lists and Postal Service regulations—is defended as a legitimate effort to protect the constitutional order rather than an encroachment on states.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The predatory marsupial, known scientifically as the thylacine, was driven to extinction by excessive hunting, habit loss and the encroachment of invasive species.

— USA Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of encroachment

Noun

Initial reports suggested that Russia was behind the incursion, but the German government did not confirm the reports until Tuesday.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
An Israeli security official identified the Hamas leader as Mu'in al-Arabid, head of the General Security Apparatus, saying he was arrested during an Israeli incursion deep inside Hamas territory in Gaza.

— Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of incursion

Noun

Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Hate him, despise him, be jealous of his wealth, but support his efforts to destroy Iran and hopefully end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of invasion

Noun

However, people can still face vandalism, tampering, trespass or theft allegations, the Santa Ana law firm said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Bow School District soon issued no-trespass orders that banned Fellers and Anthony Foote from entering district property or attending sporting or other extracurricular events.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

Noun

Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff's injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

If Paul Baker wins, Nina will report the zoning violation that is their household.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Other alleged violations — which total 23 in all — range from not having any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors throughout the property to failing to maintain the building in a structurally safe and stable condition.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026