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.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrude
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Castle shoved Avdija back before referees and players from both teams interfered.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to have Michael Barrientes Vela back away, his brothers interfered.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Giants’ position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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So no need to mess with rebates or even TrumpRx.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Obtrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrude. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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