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obtrude

[ uhb-trood ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.

to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation:
to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
Synonyms: force, impose
to thrust forth; push out.

, ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.

obtrude

/ əbˈtruːʒən; əbˈtruːd /

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Origin of obtrude¹

1545–55; < Latin obtrūdere to thrust against, equivalent to ob- ob- + trūdere to thrust

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Origin of obtrude¹

C16: from Latin obtrūdere, from ob- against + trūdere to push forward

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But the same boat carried Walter Fetherston, who took infinite care not to obtrude himself upon their attention.

At last, she asked Mr. Balfour if she could have the liberty to obtrude a matter of business upon him.

Having fixed his residence near her for some lengthy time he felt in no hurry to obtrude his presence just now, and went indoors.

Her own were very neat and small, and she knew that they must obtrude themselves on the eye while she lay prone.

I came to wait upon my Father—to humble myself at his feet—not to obtrude myself upon my Mother!

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