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Obtrude Definition & Meaning

obtrude
verb
  1. push to thrust outward
  2. thrust oneself in as if by force; "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"

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What does obtrude mean?
push to thrust outward thrust oneself in as if by force; "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
What part of speech is obtrude?
Obtrude is a verb.
How many definitions does obtrude have?
Obtrude has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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