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obtruding Definition


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obtrude
verb obtruded, obtruding
    intr
    1. To be or become unpleasantly noticeable or prominent.
    2. To push oneself or one's opinions, etc forward, especially when they are unwelcome.
      Form: obtrude something on someone (usually)
      Form: obtrude something upon someone
Derivative: obtruder
noun
    Derivative: obtrusion
    noun
      Etymology: 16c: from Latin obtrudere, obstrusum, from trudere to thrust.



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