OBTRUDE


Meaning of OBTRUDE in English

— obtruder , n.

/euhb troohd"/ , v. , obtruded, obtruding .

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.

v.i.

3. to thrust forward, esp. unduly; intrude.

[ 1545-55; obtrudere to thrust against, equiv. to ob- OB- + trudere to thrust ]

Syn. 1. impose, force. 3. shove, push.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .