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obtrude Definition

ob·trude (əb tro̵̅o̅d′, äb-)

transitive verb -·trud′ed, -·trud′·ing

  1. to thrust forward; push out; eject
  2. to offer or force (oneself, one's opinions, etc.) upon others unasked or unwanted

Etymology: L obtrudere < ob- (see ob-) + trudere, to thrust: see threat

intransitive verb

to obtrude oneself (on or upon)

obtrude Related Forms

ob·trud′er noun ob·tru′·sion noun

obtrude Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

not: The rear sight should not obtrude anymore than necessary above the weapon itself.

Browse dictionary entries near obtrude

  1. ‹ obtest
  2. ‹ obtect
  3. ‹ obtainable
  4. ‹ obtain
  5. ‹ obstruent
  6. ‹ obstructive
  7. ‹ obstructionist
  8. ‹ obstruction of justice
  9. ‹ obstruction
  10. ‹ obstruct
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