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obtrude vs impose

impose vs obtrude

obtrude and impose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtrude No No Yes No
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hypernym of obtrude; that is, impose is a word with a broader meaning than obtrude:
  • obtrude: thrust oneself in as if by force
  • impose: impose something unpleasant
Other hypernyms of obtrude include bring down, inflict, visit.
obtrude (verb) impose (verb)
thrust oneself in as if by force impose something unpleasant
push to thrust outward impose and collect
compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between obtrude and impose

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