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1. (v.t.) obtrude
to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, esp. without warrant or invitation.
2. obtrude
to thrust forth; push out.
3. (v.i.) obtrude
to thrust forward, esp. unduly; intrude.
Etymology: (1545–55; < L obtrūdere to thrust against =ob-ob - +trūdere to thrust)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) push out, obtrude, thrust out
push to thrust outward
2. (verb) intrude, obtrude
thrust oneself in as if by force
"The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) obtrude
to thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company
2. (verb) obtrude
to offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will
3. (verb) obtrude
to thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude
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