intruded
Entered without permission
Intruded is the past tense of intrude—to enter where one isn't welcome or doesn't belong.
Someone intrudes on a private moment, into a conversation, or upon someone's time.
The word suggests unwanted presence: He intruded on their grief.
Thoughts or memories can also intrude: Doubts intruded on her confidence.
Broke a rule
- breachedBroke past a barrier
- encroachedGradually overstepped boundaries
- infringedBroke a rule
- desecratedViolated something sacred
sanctity · sacred space · personal boundaries · sovereignty · crossed the line · defiled · profaned · transgressed
Broken mid-course
- interferedObstructed or meddled
- obstructedBlocked from proceeding
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- barged inEntered without invitation
cut in · broke in · disturbed · derailed · sidetracked · butted in · train of thought
Unlawful entrant on property
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- burglarOne who breaks in
- prowlerOne who lurks suspiciously
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
encroachment · break-in · unauthorized · unlawful · poacher · sneak · clandestine · covert
Without formal welcome
- unwantedNot wished for
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- spurnedRejected with contempt
uncomfortable · bothersome · undesirable · gate-crasher · barged in · overstayed · out of place · resented
Secretly listening to others
- snoopingSecretly investigating others
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- wiretapHidden listening device
- spyingSecretly observing others
hacking · data breach · confidentiality · personal space · prying · snooper · voyeur · stalking
violated
Broke a rule
- breachedBroke past a barrier
- encroachedGradually overstepped boundaries
- infringedBroke a rule
desecrated · sanctity · sacred space · personal boundaries · sovereignty · crossed the line · defiled · profaned · transgressed · safe space
interrupted
Broken mid-course
- interferedObstructed or meddled
- obstructedBlocked from proceeding
- disturbanceDisruption of order
barged in · cut in · broke in · disturbed · derailed · sidetracked · butted in · train of thought
trespasser
Unlawful entrant on property
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- burglarOne who breaks in
- prowlerOne who lurks suspiciously
infiltration · encroachment · break-in · unauthorized · unlawful · poacher · sneak · clandestine · covert · illicit
uninvited
Without formal welcome
spurned · uncomfortable · bothersome · undesirable · gate-crasher · barged in · overstayed · out of place · resented · rebuffed
eavesdropping
Secretly listening to others
- snoopingSecretly investigating others
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- wiretapHidden listening device
spying · hacking · data breach · confidentiality · personal space · prying · snooper · voyeur · stalking · monitoring
- intruder alarmUnauthorized entry detector
- intruder drillPractice for unwelcome entry