irrupt

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb enter uninvited
  2. verb erupt or intensify suddenly
  3. verb increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

Etymology

From Latin irruptus, past participle of irrumpō.

In classic literature

Synonyms

intrude

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