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Meaning of 'obtrude' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Obtrude [ v. i.]
- To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude.
2 . Obtrude [ v. t.]
- To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company.
- To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will.

Meaning of 'obtrude' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . obtrude [ v]
Meaning (1):
- thrust oneself in as if by force
Example in sentence:
  • The colors don't intrude on the viewer

Nearby Words:

obtain obtainable obtained obtainer obtaining obtainment obtected obtemper obtemperate obtend

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