An orchestrated attempt to convince somebody to seek professional help and/or change their bahaviour with an addiction or other psychological problem.
The definition of an intrusion is an unwelcome interruption or a situation where somewhere private has an unwelcome visit or addition.
(Geol.) Designating or of igneous rock formed from magma that hardened while still within the earth, moon, etc.
To add a legal claim or other obligation
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Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering
An encroachment beyond proper limits
The definition of obtrusive is noticeable and undesirable, or something that sticks out or is in the way.
The definition of officious is offering unwanted advice or services, often in an overbearing way.
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
The act of one who tampers.
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Pry is defined as to raise or move something with force, obtain something with effort or be very curious about something.
Inquire is defined as to look into something, to ask a question or to ask for information.
To make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle.
To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.
To enter or appear in a manner regarded as disruptive, inappropriate, or unwelcome
To trespass or intrude (on or upon the rights, property, etc. of another), esp. in a gradual or sneaking way
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To transgress or exceed the limits of; violate:
(Law) To come in as a third party to a suit, to protect one's own interests
To impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others with undue insistence or without invitation.
To intervene or mediate
To mend as a tinker.
To undertake something superficially or without serious intent:
To annoy, interfere with, or meddle with so as to trouble or harm, or with intent to trouble or harm
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To bungle; muddle; botch
To fool is defined as to trick or lie to.
To touch or handle something in a nervous way:
Ignore is defined as to deliberately disregard, or to avoid noticing.
To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
To avoid (a blow, etc.) by moving or shifting quickly aside
To refrain from using, engaging in, or partaking of:
(Electronics) The inhibition or prevention of clear reception of broadcast signals.
A rude remark or behaviour.
The act or an instance of interfering or intruding
(Intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]
To try; to prove, as with a touchstone.
To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot:
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