obtrude
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OBTRUDE
formal
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to become involved with something or to become noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way
[no object]
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She didn't want to obtrude [=intrude] on/upon their conversation.
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The historical details in the movie do not obtrude—they enhance the story by making it more realistic.
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He was confident at first, but then doubts began to obtrude themselves. [=he began to have doubts]
