Obtrude Upon (Verb)
Meaning
To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Her loud music obtrudes upon the serenity of the neighborhood disrupting everyone's peace.
- The high wall obtrudes upon the beautiful view of the landscape ruining the overall aesthetic.
- His constant criticizing remarks obtrude upon my self-confidence making me feel inadequate.
- The skyscraper's sudden construction obtrudes upon the quaint charm of the old town square.
- Their rude behavior obtrudes upon our celebration of a very personal event and has left us offended.