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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Obtrude \Ob*trude"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obtruded}, p. pr. &
vb. n. {Obtruding}.] [L. obtrudere, obtrusum; ob (see {Ob-})
+ trudere to thrust. See {Threat}.]
1. To thrust impertinently; to present to a person without
warrant or solicitation; as, to obtrude one's self upon a
company; to obtrude one's opinion on another.
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The objects of our senses obtrude their particular
ideas upon our minds, whether we will or no. --Lock.
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2. To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or
against the will. --Milton.
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