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intrude
1. v. (intransitive) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.
to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another
2. v. To force in.

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How dare you intrude into my life like this!  He has admitted knowingly ordaining a gay priest earlier in his career but has said that he will not allow his personal beliefs to intrude on the church's policy.

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