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 The work includes crews searching throughout the building and conducting ongoing moisture checks to identify and address potential moisture intrusion points. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The centers’ effect on the environment and intrusion on residential properties are particular areas of concern. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 But his company also helps people with burst pipes, slow leaks, and water intrusion from the outdoors. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Among various allegations, the suits claim the federal permitting process was accelerated, ignoring critical risks like low-river saltwater intrusion and localized air, noise and traffic pollution. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrusion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusion

Noun

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
Reguilón’s follow-up found the net, but his goal was ruled out for encroachment into the box.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 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

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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

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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

Last week, rock music photographer Justin Thomas filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against the American painter Elizabeth Peyton, Sotheby’s, and David Zwirner Gallery, as first reported by Copyright Lately.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit asks for a jury trial, an injunction against ongoing and future copyright infringement and unspecified damages.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 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