verb
obtrude
Obtrude (verb) means to proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
verb
1
To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
2
To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
3
To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.
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Etymology
From Latin obtrūdō (“thrust off or against”), from ob- (“ob-”) + trūdō (“thrust”).
Rhymes for obtrude
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What is the meaning of obtrude?
"obtrude" (verb) means to proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
What are the different meanings of obtrude?
"obtrude" has 3 main meanings: 1. To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area; 2. To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into); 3. To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.