0 present participle of obtrude
1 (especially of something unwanted) to make something or to become too noticeable, especially by interrupting:
The reason is that the house shapes space so effectively, without obtruding in an overtly architectural way.
The problem is that the personal character of these action-verbs keeps on obtruding itself.
It was wished to avoid local politics interfering with the service locally, or at any rate obtruding on it.
An issue of great importance was examined on its merits without partisan feelings obtruding and distorting the result.
