obtrude
[uhb-trood]
verb (used with object), ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.
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.
verb (used without object), ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.
to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude.
Origin of obtrude
Synonyms for obtrude
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Historical Examples of obtrude
Now, with Wilson as he was, was no time to obtrude his own story.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
Style should not obtrude between a writer and his reader; it should be servant, not master.
Green MansionsW. H. Hudson
I felt that to obtrude my consolations on her then would only serve to aggravate her sufferings.
The Tenant of Wildfell HallAnne Bronte
She would not have dared to obtrude into the negotiations which seemed at hand.
Pee-wee HarrisPercy Keese Fitzhugh
He will not obtrude his views on others, but speak his mind freely when occasion calls for it.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
obtrude
verb
Word Origin for obtrude
C16: from Latin obtrūdere, from ob- against + trūdere to push forward
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