the action of intruding or entering where one is not welcome or invited
From Latin 'intrudere' meaning to thrust in, from 'in-' + 'trudere' (to thrust)
In geology, an intrusion is when molten rock forces its way into existing rock formations - it's literally the Earth intruding on itself! This creates some of our most beautiful granite formations.
The concept and language of intrusion has been weaponized in narratives minimizing sexual violation; 'intrusion' can be euphemistic or dismissive when applied to violations of bodily autonomy.
Use 'intrusion' neutrally for physical or digital boundary violations. In contexts of harm, consider 'violation' or 'assault' for accuracy and survivor respect.
["violation","incursion","trespass","breach"]
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