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Definition of Obtrude
1. Verb. Push to thrust outward.
2. Verb. Thrust oneself in as if by force. "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
Generic synonyms: Bring Down, Impose, Inflict, Visit
Derivative terms: Intrusive
Definition of Obtrude
1. v. t. To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company.
2. v. i. To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude.
Definition of Obtrude
1. Verb. (transitive) To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) (term on) someone or (term into) some area. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude ((term on) or (term into)). (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
3. Verb. (reflexive) To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Obtrude
1. to thrust forward [v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obtrude
Literary usage of Obtrude
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps (1889)
"Somerset. (2) A fastening. Line. Connected with th old term fest, fastened.
4) To force or obtrude anything. Eatl. ?EST. (1) To put out to grass. North. ..."
2. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1807)
"... men could entertain the hope and confidence to obtrude fuch a declaration and
vote upon the people, " that the King did intend to make " war ..."
3. The Works of Sir Walter Ralegh, Kt by Sir Walter Raleigh, Thomas Birch, William Oldys (1829)
"That the good knowledge in the ancient magic w not to be condemned; though the
Devil here, as in other kinds, hath sought to obtrude evil things under the ..."
4. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1864)
"... had decided not to obtrude advice or counsel on the Government of the United
States ; and Lord Lyons had been instructed to give no advice unless asked ..."
5. The Verbalist: A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and Wrong by Alfred Ayres (1882)
"It is indelicate for any one to obtrude himself upon another's retirement.
It is indecent for women to expose their persons as do some whom we can not call ..."
6. A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq., Vice-president of the by James Cheetham (1802)
"... Country : No ambitious considerations of his own should obtrude on the devotion
of his labors and abilities to the general welfare. ..."
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