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obtrude
[ uhb-trood ]
verb (used with object)
- to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation:
to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
- to thrust forth; push out.
obtrude
/ əbˈtruːʒən; əbˈtruːd /
verb
- to push (oneself, one's opinions, etc) on others in an unwelcome way
- tr to push out or forward
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Derived Forms
- obˈtruder, noun
- obtrusion, noun
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Other Words From
- ob·truder noun
- preob·trude verb (used with object) preobtruded preobtruding
- unob·truded adjective
- unob·truding adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of obtrude1
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Example Sentences
But the same boat carried Walter Fetherston, who took infinite care not to obtrude himself upon their attention.
At last, she asked Mr. Balfour if she could have the liberty to obtrude a matter of business upon him.
Having fixed his residence near her for some lengthy time he felt in no hurry to obtrude his presence just now, and went indoors.
Her own were very neat and small, and she knew that they must obtrude themselves on the eye while she lay prone.
I came to wait upon my Father—to humble myself at his feet—not to obtrude myself upon my Mother!
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