Collocations for intruder - noun
ADJ.
unwanted, unwelcome | masked
VERB + INTRUDER
catch, disturb, find, startle, surprise
He surprised a masked intruder in the kitchen.
He surprised a masked intruder in the kitchen.
deter, keep away/out
Dogs can deter unwelcome intruders.
Dogs can deter unwelcome intruders.
tackle
He was stabbed when he tackled an intruder armed with a knife.
He was stabbed when he tackled an intruder armed with a knife.
repel
Staff were instructed to repel intruders with physical force, if need be.
Staff were instructed to repel intruders with physical force, if need be.
INTRUDER + VERB
break into, force their way into
Intruders had forced their way into the house.
Intruders had forced their way into the house.
INTRUDER + NOUN
alarm
PREP.
against ~s
security measures against intruders
security measures against intruders