obtrusion

noun

Definition of obtrusionnext
1
as in intrusion

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2
as in swelling

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  1. intrusion
  2. swelling
  3. infringement
  4. dilatation
  5. violation
  6. puff
  7. transgression
  8. knob
Noun
  • JadePuffer, a ransomware style operation, used an AI agent to carry out much of an intrusion chain, from reconnaissance and credential work to lateral movement, database encryption and even ransom note generation.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Red Devils coach Rudi Garcia said his team would be playing to defend the entire sport against political intrusion.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of intrusion
Noun
  • Rattlesnake bites can cause severe pain, rapid swelling, as well as nausea and trouble breathing.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The gut may also mount an immune response to the parasites, triggering inflammation and swelling.
    — Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • Copyright infringement occurs when the whole or a substantial part of a work protected by copyright — such as a photograph, illustration or novel — is reproduced without the author’s permission.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • In 2021, Meghan also took on Associated Newspapers, bringing a lawsuit over invasion of privacy and copyright infringement.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of infringement
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  • 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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  • The agency had found six violations of state code by the company after detainees complained about a lack of protective equipment and proper training while cleaning the facility for $1 per day.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of violation
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  • Kate’s puff-sleeve shirt dress feels a touch more sophisticated than a traditional button-down silhouette, and this Amazon lookalike captures the same refined feel.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Follow directions on your inhaler for how many puffs to take.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of puff
Noun
  • Many of Paraguay’s transgressions could have ended in yellow cards, but did not and towards the end, France brought their own feistiness to the fore.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Piercing the sterility of contemporary life with the disruptive transgression of eroticism, Silver’s film features dreamy fantasy sequences that interrupt and disrupt, drawing us expertly into its characters’ sensual and unusual interiority.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of transgression
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  • Scout with the buttons and the knobs and the and the iconic name and design.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
  • The cockpit, in true Pagani fashion, features a steampunk-esque array of gauges, while the center stack is equipped with physical controls, though there is room amid all the buttons, knobs, and switches for a digital display.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of knob
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