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ob•trude
Pronunciation: (ub-trOOd'), [key]
—v., -trud•ed, -trud•ing.
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v.t.
1. to thrust (something) forward or upon a person, esp. without warrant or invitation:
to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
2. to thrust forth; push out.
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v.i.
to thrust forward, esp. unduly; intrude.
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