Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obtrude
verb
/əbˈtro͞od/
Definition
To thrust something forward or impose oneself or something unwanted on others.
Examples
- The loud music from the party seemed to obtrude on our quiet evening.
- She didn’t mean to obtrude her opinions during the meeting, but she felt strongly about the topic.
Meaning
Obtrude means to force something upon someone in a way that is unwelcome or intrusive.
Synonyms
- intrude
- impose
- interfere
- obscure
