ob·trude
| \ əb-ˈtrüd
, äb- \
, äb- \
obtruded; obtruding
Definition of obtrude
1
: to thrust out : extrude
2
: to force or impose (oneself, one's ideas, etc.) without warrant or request
: to become unduly prominent or interfering : intrude
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Synonyms for obtrude
Synonyms
- butt in,
- interfere,
- interlope,
- intermeddle,
- intrude,
- meddle,
- mess,
- muck (about or around),
- nose,
- poke,
- pry,
- snoop
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“Obtrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obtrude. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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obtrude
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English Language Learners Definition of obtrude
formal
: to become involved with something or to become noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way
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The first known use of obtrude was circa 1575
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