Synonyms of obtrude

obtrude

verb

əb-ˈtrüd 

as in to interfere

to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

please stop obtruding in your brother's affairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interfere
• mess
• poke
• snoop
• intrude
• intermeddle
• intervene
• meddle
• pry
• interlope
• butt in
• nose
• muck (about or around)
• encroach
• interpose
• intercede
• invade
• trespass
• infringe
• fool
• tamper
• play
• fiddle
• chisel (in)
• monkey
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• ignore
• shun
• eschew
• disregard
• neglect
• overlook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obtrude

But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022