obtrude

verb

əb-ˈtrüd How to pronounce obtrude (audio)
Definition of obtrudenext
as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern please stop obtruding in your brother's affairs

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Recent Examples of obtrude 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. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrude
  1. interfere
  2. mess
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  • Skip a formal meal in favor of easy-to-grab snacks that won’t interfere too much with puzzle pieces.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Other kids can, too, without their parents interfering on Facebook groups.
    — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of interfere
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  • Here’s how to bring flowers from your cutting garden indoors while keeping insects and mess out.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The only way to mess this up is to not allow yourself the opportunity to touch it again and again and again.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of mess

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“Obtrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrude. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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