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obtrude

verb as in thrust outward

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Example Sentences

But the same boat carried Walter Fetherston, who took infinite care not to obtrude himself upon their attention.

At last, she asked Mr. Balfour if she could have the liberty to obtrude a matter of business upon him.

Having fixed his residence near her for some lengthy time he felt in no hurry to obtrude his presence just now, and went indoors.

Her own were very neat and small, and she knew that they must obtrude themselves on the eye while she lay prone.

I came to wait upon my Father—to humble myself at his feet—not to obtrude myself upon my Mother!

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On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to obtrude, such as: impose, infringe, interfere, and intrude.

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

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