intruder
word
/ˌɪnˈtɹudɝ/
in-TROO-dur
/ɪntɹˈuːdɐ/
in-TROO-duh
Definition
An intruder is a person who enters a place without permission, especially someone who tries to go somewhere private or forbidden.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in security, crime, or privacy contexts. Almost always implies someone unwanted or breaking rules. Pairs with words like 'alarm', 'home', 'alert'. Not used for animals or things.
Spanish: intrusoPortuguese (BR): intrusoPortuguese (PT): intrusoChinese (Simplified): 入侵者 - 闯入者Chinese (Traditional): 入侵者 - 闖入者Hindi: अनधिकृत व्यक्ति - घुसपैठियाArabic: متسلل - دخيلBengali: অনাধিকার প্রবেশকারী - অনধিকারচারিRussian: злоумышленник - незваный гостьJapanese: 侵入者Vietnamese: kẻ đột nhậpKorean: 침입자Turkish: davetsiz misafir - izinsiz giren kişiUrdu: دراندازIndonesian: penyusup
Example Sentences
A dog can help protect your home from an intruder.
basic
We heard strange noises last night, but luckily it wasn’t an intruder.
natural
The security camera shows the intruder climbing over the fence.
natural
The police caught an intruder in the house.
basic
The alarm went off when an intruder entered.
basic
No one noticed the intruder until it was too late.
natural