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Pronunciation : Ob*trude", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obtruded
Part of Speech : p.
Etymology : [L. obtrudere, obtrusum; ob (see Ob-) + trudere to thrust. See Threat.]
Definition : 1. To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company. The objects of our senses obtrude their particular ideas upon our minds, whether we will or no. Lock.

2. To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will. Milton.

pr. & vb. n. Obtruding.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ob*trude"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude.

Syn. -- To Obtrude, Intrude. To intrude is to thrust one's self into a place, society, etc., without right, or uninvited; to obtrude is to force one's self, remarks, opinions, etc., into society or upon persons with whom one has no such intimacy as to justify such boldness.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913