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obtruding |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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 without warrant or solicitation; as to obtrude one's self upon a company. The objects of our senses obtrude their particular ideas upon our minds, whether we will or no --Lock. 2. To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will --Milton.
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