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   Intrude, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Intruding.]
   
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   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.”
   
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   2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.]
   
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   Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? Shak.
   
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   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.
   
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   Intruded (?), p. a. (Geol.) Same as Intrusive.
   
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