Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for obtrude

obtrude

verb as in thrust outward

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“How you can bear such recollections, is astonishing to me!—They will sometimes obtrude—but how you can court them!”

Read more on Literature

I tried not to look at it, but it kept obtruding at the corners of my vision.

Read more on Literature

Mrs. Danvers never obtruded herself, but I was aware of her continually.

Read more on Literature

Ms White explained that the sight of leggings "obtruded painfully" on her during a visit with her four sons, and made it "difficult for young guys to ignore" women's bodies.

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement