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obtruding

The word “obtruding” has 3 syllables: ob-trud-ing

It's pronounced as /əbˈtruːdɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for obtruding?

In the thesaurus, “obtruding” has 23 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obtruding

  • butting in
  • encroaching
  • fiddling
  • fooling
  • infringing
  • interceding
  • interfering
  • interloping
  • intermeddling
  • interposing
  • intervening
  • intruding
  • invading
  • meddling
  • messing
  • monkeying
  • nosing
  • playing
  • poking
  • prying
  • snooping
  • tampering
  • trespassing

Antonyms for obtruding

Meanings of obtruding

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. An obtrusion; the act of something that obtrudes.

Example Sentences

  • The loud music from the party next door was obtruding into our peaceful evening.
  • She tried to focus on her work, but worries about her upcoming presentation kept obtruding into her thoughts.
  • The bright neon sign was obtruding on the otherwise serene landscape.
  • His intrusive questions kept obtruding into the private conversation, making everyone uncomfortable.
  • Despite his efforts to blend in, his eccentric clothing kept obtruding in the formal gathering.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtruding, such as: avoiding, butting in, disregarding, encroaching, eschewing, fiddling, fooling.

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