obtrude Definition
ob·trude (əb tro̵̅o̅d′, äb-)
transitive verb -·trud′ed, -·trud′·ing
- to thrust forward; push out; eject
- 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
- ‹ obtest
- ‹ obtect
- ‹ obtainable
- ‹ obtain
- ‹ obstruent
- ‹ obstructive
- ‹ obstructionist
- ‹ obstruction of justice
- ‹ obstruction
- ‹ obstruct

