obtrude Antonyms
Meaning of obtrude
obtrude (v)
push to thrust outward
thrust oneself in as if by force
obtrude (v. t.)
To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a company.
To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will.
obtrude (v. i.)
To thrust one's self upon a company or upon attention; to intrude.
obtrude Sentence Examples
- The constant humming of the air conditioner obtruded upon the peaceful silence of the library.
- His loud laughter obtruded upon the solemn atmosphere of the funeral service.
- The invasive advertising banners that obtruded at every turn marred the otherwise pristine website.
- The neighbor's noisy party obtruded upon our quiet evening at home, making it difficult to focus.
- The intrusive smell of garbage obtruded upon our senses, making it difficult to enjoy our meal.
- The persistent nagging of the salesperson obtruded upon our shopping experience, making us feel pressured.
- The bright flashing lights of the amusement park obtruded upon our night sky, disrupting our sleep.
- The incessant barking of the neighbor's dog obtruded upon our morning tranquility, making it impossible to relax.
- The traffic on the highway obtruded upon our scenic drive, spoiling our enjoyment of the countryside.
- The unfiltered truth obtruded upon our comfortable delusions, forcing us to confront uncomfortable realities.
FAQs About the word obtrude
push to thrust outward, thrust oneself in as if by forceTo thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a co
mess,interfere, snoop, pry,poke, intervene, intrude, meddle, interlope, intermeddle
avoid,avoid, overlook, shun, neglect, shun, neglect, ignore, disregard, overlook
The constant humming of the air conditioner obtruded upon the peaceful silence of the library.
His loud laughter obtruded upon the solemn atmosphere of the funeral service.
The invasive advertising banners that obtruded at every turn marred the otherwise pristine website.
The neighbor's noisy party obtruded upon our quiet evening at home, making it difficult to focus.
