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verb
To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: reflexive
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verb
thrust oneself in as if by force
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: intrude
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: inflict, bring down, visit, impose
verb
push to thrust outward
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: push out, thrust out
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: push, force
History
From Latin obtrūdō (“thrust off or against”), from ob- (“ob-”) + trūdō (“thrust”).
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
