obtruded; obtruding
1
: to thrust out : extrude
2
: to force or impose (oneself, one's ideas, etc.) without warrant or request
: to become unduly prominent or interfering : intrude
obtruder
noun
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Examples of obtrude in a Sentence
The historical details in the movie do not obtrude—they enhance the story by making it more realistic.
please stop obtruding in your brother's affairs
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But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.
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“Obtrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obtrude. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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obtrude
verb
ob·trude
əb-ˈtrüd 
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obtruded; obtruding
1
: to stick out
the tortoise obtruded its head
2
: to put forward without being asked
obtrude one's views
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