Definitions for obtrudeəbˈtrud
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ob•trudeəbˈtrud(v.)-trud•ed, -trud•ing.
(v.t.)to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, esp. without warrant or invitation.
to thrust forth; push out.
(v.i.)to thrust forward, esp. unduly; intrude.
Origin of obtrude:
1545–55; < L obtrūdere to thrust against =ob-ob - +trūdere to thrust
ob•tru′sion-ˈtru ʒən(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
push out, obtrude, thrust out(verb)
push to thrust outward
intrude, obtrude(verb)
thrust oneself in as if by force
"The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
Wiktionary
obtrude(Verb)
To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
obtrude(Verb)
To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
obtrude(Verb)
To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.
Origin: From obtrudo, from ob- + trudo.
Webster Dictionary
Obtrude(verb)
to thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company
Obtrude(verb)
to offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will
Obtrude(verb)
to thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude
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