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Obtrude V Push Oneself One's Ideas Forward Intrude

Word obtrude
Part of Speech V.
Definition push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; butt in; stick out or extrude.
Sentence Because Fanny was reluctant to obtrude her opinions about child raising upon her daughter-in-law, she kept a close watch on her tongue.
Related Words obtrusive, ADJ.

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