Synonyms for obtrude
Definitions
- v. 1
To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
- v. 2
To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
Forms
- Past participle
- obtruded
e.g. obtruded → intruded, interfered, meddled, imposed…
Example sentences
- intrude I do not like anyone to intrude when I am working.
- impose We should not impose our opinions on other people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| obtrude | falling | |
| intrude | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- impose2, meddle2
- 7 letters
- intrude2
- 9 letters
- interfere3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (impose2 = 2 syllables).