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