obtrude

• Sich ungefragt in den Vordergrund drängen oder sich selbst bzw. seine Meinung anderen aufdringlich aufzwingen.

A verb meaning to become noticeable or to impose oneself or one's ideas on others in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

1. To push or thrust outwardC2formal

   To force something outward or to stick out prominently.

   Hervortreten

   • The rock obtrudes from the cliff face, creating a dangerous overhang.
   • He obtruded his opinion into the conversation without being asked.
   • The new building obtrudes awkwardly into the historic skyline.

   Synonymebulgejutprojectprotrudestick outthrust

   Antonymeremoveretractwithdrawwithhold

2. To impose oneselfC2formal

   To force oneself or one's ideas upon others in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

   Sich aufdrängen

   • She obtruded herself into their private discussion.
   • He constantly obtrudes his political views on his colleagues.
   • The journalist obtruded into the celebrity's personal life.

   Synonymebutt inencroachimposeinterfereintrudemeddletrespass

   Antonymerecederetreatwithdraw

Phrasal-Variantenobtrude upon