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Intrude

Intrude

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. Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? (Shak)

3. (Science: geology) The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks.

Synonym: to obtrude, encroach, infringe, intrench, trespass. See Obtrude.

Origin: Intruded; Intruding.


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... philosophy that is pretty much incompatible with this forum's science philosophy, which is clearly stated in our rules. In cases like this, I must intrude in your talk and remind you where you are. You are on biology-online.org, not on letstalkgod.com or something similar.

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by MrMistery
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Forum: Evolution
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