# infusion vs intrusion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### infusion
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ · frequency rank #19,869*
A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

### intrusion
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ · frequency rank #16,733*
The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.

## Source
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