obtrude
verb
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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
verb
English Language Learners Definition of obtrude
: to become involved with something or to become noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way
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