obtrude

The word “obtrude” has 2 syllables: ob-trude

It's pronounced as /əbˈtruːd/


What is synonym and antonym for obtrude?

In the thesaurus, “obtrude” has 24 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtrude along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obtrude

  • butt in
  • encroach
  • fiddle
  • fool
  • impose
  • infringe
  • intercede
  • interfere
  • interlope
  • intermeddle
  • interpose
  • intervene
  • intrude
  • invade
  • meddle
  • mess
  • monkey
  • nose
  • play
  • poke
  • pry
  • snoop
  • tamper
  • trespass

Antonyms for obtrude

Meanings of obtrude

  • verb
    1. To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
    2. To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
    3. To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.

Example Sentences

  • The loud music from the neighboring party began to obtrude into our peaceful evening.
  • Please do not obtrude your personal opinions into the professional discussion.
  • His attempts to obtrude himself into the conversation were met with polite but firm resistance.
  • The smell of smoke started to obtrude into the room, indicating a potential fire nearby.
  • It's impolite to obtrude your beliefs onto others who may not share them.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtrude, such as: avoid, butt in, disregard, encroach, eschew, fiddle, fool.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

imbed

  • abide
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  • park
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  • work in

kibitz

sandbag

tamper

  • busybody
  • butt in
  • buy
  • buy off
  • change
  • cook
  • corrupt
  • cut
  • damage
  • destroy
  • diversify
  • doctor
  • encroach
  • fiddle
  • fiddle with
  • fix
  • fool
  • get to
  • have
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  • influence
  • infringe
  • intercede
  • interfere
  • interlope
  • intermeddle
  • interpose
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  • irrigate
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  • monkey
  • monkey around
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  • nose
  • obtrude
  • phony up
  • plant
  • play
  • poke
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  • pry
  • reach
  • rig
  • snoop
  • spike
  • square
  • tinker
  • trespass
  • vary
  • water

impinge


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