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obtrude

UK
/əbˈtruːd/
US
/əbˈtrud/

Translations

obtrudeverb
obtruded
Past Simple
obtruded
Past Participle
obtruding
Gerund
UK
/əbˈtruːd/
US
/əbˈtrud/
imposerSe dit surtout d’une opinion, d’une idée ou d’une présence qu’on impose à autrui de manière importune.
He didn't want to obtrude his opinions on the group, so he remained silent during the discussion.
Il ne voulait pas imposer ses opinions au groupe, alors il est resté silencieux pendant la discussion.
s'imposerPour une présence, un bruit ou un détail qui se fait remarquer de façon gênante ou intrusive.
The loud music from the party began to obtrude into the quiet evening, disturbing the neighbors.
La musique forte de la fête a commencé à s'imposer dans le calme du soir, dérangeant les voisins.
Synonyms
intrude
interfere
impose
infringe
encroach

Definitions

obtrudeverb
To impose or force something on someone in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
He didn't want to obtrude his opinions on the group, so he remained silent during the discussion.
To become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
The loud music from the party began to obtrude into the quiet evening, disturbing the neighbors.
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