Definitions for: Obtrude


[v] thrust oneself in as if by force; "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
[v] push to thrust outward



Webster (1913) Definition: Ob*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obtruded, p. pr. &
vb. n. Obtruding.] [L. obtrudere, obtrusum; ob (see Ob-)
+ trudere to thrust. See Threat.]
1. To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or
solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company.

The objects of our senses obtrude their particular
ideas upon our minds, whether we will or no. --Lock.

2. To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or
against the will. --Milton.


Ob*trude", v. i.
To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to
intrude.

Syn: To Obtrude, Intrude.

Usage: To intrude is to thrust one's self into a place,
society, etc., without right, or uninvited; to obtrude
is to force one's self, remarks, opinions, etc., into
society or upon persons with whom one has no such
intimacy as to justify such boldness.

Synonyms: intrude, push out, thrust out

See Also: bring down, force, impose, inflict, push, visit

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