OBTRUSION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

obtrusion

noun

Definition of obtrusion

as in intrusion

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as in swelling

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Noun

These are rooms that encourage guests to slow down, disconnect from digital intrusions, and recenter themselves.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Veterans, retirees and lawmakers spoke out — against its scale, its cost, its lack of Congressional approval, its gaudiness, its intrusion on nearby Arlington National Cemetery and more — next to a mockup made of tarp.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of intrusion

Noun

This swelling warps the battery’s internal structure and accelerates degradation, making large-format cells unsafe and short-lived.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Experts recommend seeing a doctor promptly for any lump, swelling, pain or change in a testicle.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of swelling

Noun

But that free-wheeling period of sampling came to an end as copyright infringement litigation against artist Biz Markie led to new rules around it, creating both a logistical and financial barrier to its use.

— Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
The measure allows local governments or the state to fine people $500 for their first violation of the ban, $1,000 for their second infringement and $2,000 for subsequent offenses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.

— Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.

— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022

Definition of dilatation

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Several Japanese nationals, including executives at top Japanese firms, were reportedly detained in August over alleged violations of dual-use goods export restrictions.

— Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
Merz said Germany would take further steps to defend itself, including against Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers in the Baltic and North seas, airspace violations and drone attacks.

— Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of violation

Noun

Dressier iterations had belted, lapel-less jackets reminiscent of a kimono in keeping with the nomadic theme of the collection or replaced the blazer with puff-of-air bombers in airy bouclé knit.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Without authentic longing, and without any bittersweet complexity to the portrait of one social order replacing another, we’re left with little more than puffs of amusement, enough to escalate your mood but bound to fade by morning.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of puff

Noun

Belieu’s poems take place in the unfailingly disappointing real world, lit by the beauty of compromises and transgressions.

— Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
An old friend of Toby’s, Burt popped into his office and ended up seeking protection under whistleblower laws for transgressions by his chemical company.

— Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of transgression

Noun

The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.

— Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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