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verb (used with object)
1.
to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation: to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
2.
to thrust forth; push out.
verb (used without object)
3.
to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude.
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Obtrude
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| substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected |
| to reprove or find fault with; rebuke or blame |
Related forms
ob·trud·er, noun
pre·ob·trude, verb (used with object), pre·ob·trud·ed, pre·ob·trud·ing.
un·ob·trud·ed, adjective
un·ob·trud·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. impose, force. 3. shove, push.
1. impose, force. 3. shove, push.
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Word Origin & History
obtrude
c.1555, from L. obtrudere "thrust into, press upon," from ob "toward" + trudere "to thrust" (see extrusion).
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