obtruded

The word “obtruded” has 3 syllables: ob-trud-ed

It's pronounced as /əbˈtruːdɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for obtruded?

In the thesaurus, “obtruded” has 23 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtruded along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obtruded

  • butted in
  • encroached
  • fiddled
  • fooled
  • infringed
  • interceded
  • interfered
  • interloped
  • intermeddled
  • interposed
  • intervened
  • intruded
  • invaded
  • meddled
  • messed
  • monkeyed
  • nosed
  • played
  • poked
  • pried
  • snooped
  • tampered
  • trespassed

Antonyms for obtruded

Meanings of obtruded

  • verb
    1. To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
    2. To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
    3. To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.

Example Sentences

  • The smell of smoke obtruded into the room, signaling a potential fire nearby.
  • His intrusive questions obtruded into the private conversation, making everyone uncomfortable.
  • Despite his attempts to remain unnoticed, his presence obtruded upon the solemn atmosphere of the funeral.
  • The bright neon sign obtruded on the serene night sky, disrupting the natural beauty of the landscape.
  • She tried to focus on her work, but worries about her upcoming presentation obtruded into her thoughts.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtruded, such as: avoided, butted in, disregarded, encroached, eschewed, fiddled, fooled.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

tampered

  • butted in
  • encroached
  • fiddled
  • fooled
  • infringed
  • interceded
  • interfered
  • interloped
  • intermeddled
  • interposed
  • intervened
  • intruded
  • invaded
  • meddled
  • messed
  • monkeyed
  • nosed
  • obtruded
  • played
  • poked
  • pried
  • snooped
  • trespassed

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