Irruption (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Meaning 2
A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
A sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; "the recent irruption of bad manners".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sudden irruption of the riot police into the peaceful protest caught everyone off guard.
- The irruption of the armed robbers into the bank sent customers running for cover.
- The recent irruption of reality TV shows on the airwaves has been a topic of heated debate among critics.
- The irruption of the noisy teenagers into the quiet library disrupted the students' studying.
- The irruption of the new competitor into the market has forced the established companies to rethink their strategies.