Definition of Obtrude

1. Verb. Push to thrust outward.

Exact synonyms: Push Out, Thrust Out
Generic synonyms: Force, Push
Derivative terms: Obtrusive

2. Verb. Thrust oneself in as if by force. "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
Exact synonyms: Intrude
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. to thrust forward [v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obtrude

obtains
obtect
obtected
obtected
obtemper
obtempers
obtend
obtended
obtending
obtends
obtention
obtest
obtested
obtesting
obtests
obtrude (current term)
obtruded
obtruder
obtruders
obtrudes
obtrude upon
obtruding
obtrusion
obtrusions
obtrusive
obtrusively
obtrusiveness
obtrusivenesses
obtund
obtund

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