Definitions
- Describing the process of gradually entering or penetrating a group, organization, or system. - Talking about the movement of water or air into a substance or space. - Referring to the process of secretly entering a place or area to gather information or carry out a mission.
- Referring to an unwelcome or unwanted entry into a place or situation. - Talking about the act of interrupting or disturbing someone or something. - Describing the process of inserting oneself into a conversation or situation without being invited or welcomed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to some form of entry or penetration.
- 2Both can be used to describe unwanted or unwelcome actions.
- 3Both can have negative connotations.
- 4Both can involve a degree of secrecy or stealth.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Infiltration implies a specific goal or objective, while intrusion may not necessarily have a clear purpose.
- 2Attitude: Infiltration can be neutral or even positive in certain contexts, while intrusion is generally negative.
- 3Degree of welcome: Infiltration may involve some level of acceptance or cooperation from those being infiltrated, while intrusion is always unwelcome.
- 4Level of secrecy: Infiltration often involves a high degree of secrecy and planning, while intrusion may not necessarily require such preparation.
- 5Scope: Infiltration can refer to a larger and more complex operation, while intrusion is typically more localized and immediate.
Remember this!
Infiltration and intrusion are both words that describe some form of entry or penetration. However, infiltration implies a specific goal or objective, while intrusion is generally unwanted and unwelcome. Additionally, infiltration can have a neutral or even positive connotation in certain contexts, while intrusion is always negative.
