obtrude

/əb'tru:d/
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obtrude

The bright red sign obtrudes from the gray building wall.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To force (oneself, one's opinions, or an object) upon someone or into a situation in an unwelcome or intrusive manner.
    • To thrust or push something outward.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To become noticeable or intrusive in an unwelcome way; to impose oneself or itself.
Examples of Usage
  • Transitive verb:
    • He tried to obtrude his political views into every conversation.
    • Please do not obtrude your personal problems on the group.
  • Intransitive verb:
    • A loud noise obtruded upon the quiet of the evening.
    • The bright sign obtrudes from the building's facade.
Advanced Usage
  • "to obtrude itself (upon)": To force itself to be noticed.
    • A feeling of dread obtruded itself upon her thoughts.
  • "to obtrude one's presence": To force others to acknowledge or endure one's company.
    • He had a habit of obtruding his presence at meetings where he wasn't needed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Obtrusive (adjective): Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
    • The obtrusive billboard ruined the scenic view.
  • Obtrusively (adverb): In an obtrusive manner.
    • He stood obtrusively in the doorway.
  • Obtrusion (noun): The act of obtruding or something that obtrudes.
    • The obtrusion of commercial messages into the film was annoying.
Synonyms
  • Intrude: To come or go in without invitation or welcome.
  • Impose: To force something unwelcome on someone.
  • Butt in: To interrupt or intrude, especially into a conversation (informal).
  • Thrust: To push something suddenly or forcefully.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Obtrude" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed with prepositions like "on," "upon," or "into.") - Obtrude on/upon: To intrude or impose on something. - Modern architecture should not obtrude upon the historic character of the district.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms centered solely on the word "obtrude." Its meaning is captured in phrases like "to obtrude oneself/one's opinions.")

obtrude

The bright red sign obtrudes from the gray building wall.

Verb
  1. thrust oneself in as if by force
    • The colors don't intrude on the viewer
  2. push to thrust outward

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