In*trude" (?), v. i. [L.
intrudere, intrusum; pref. in- in +
trudere to thrust, akin to E. threat. See
Threat.] To thrust one's self in; to come or go in
without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass;
as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to
intrude on the lands of another.
Thy wit wants edge
And manners, to intrude where I am graced.
Shak.
Some thoughts rise and intrude upon us, while
we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold
them.
I. Watts.
In*trude", v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Intruding.]
1. To thrust or force (something) in or upon;
especially, to force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to
intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude
one's opinions upon another.
2. To enter by force; to invade.
[Obs.]
Why should the worm intrude the maiden
bud?
Shak.
3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force
a way, as into the crevices of rocks.
Syn. -- To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass.
See Obtrude.
