obtrusion

noun

Definition of obtrusionnext
1
as in intrusion

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2
as in swelling

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  1. intrusion
  2. swelling
  3. infringement
  4. dilatation
  5. violation
  6. puff
  7. transgression
  8. knob
Noun
  • Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-malware software and email filtering are essential tools in your arsenal.
    Jeffery Stutzman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Image Image Saltwater intrusion is threatening Lake Gatún’s other main function — namely, providing drinking water for half the country’s people.
    Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of intrusion
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  • One of the common culprits behind puffiness (as distinct from facial swelling, which can be indicative of more serious issues), is dehydration or water retention, which explains why an evening of alcohol can impact how your face looks the next morning.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • There were no broken bones, either, so aside from a few scratch marks and swelling of his upper lip, Self survived the incident without stitches.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of swelling
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  • Republican lawmakers have railed against previous legislation, including the more sweeping assault weapons ban proposals, as government overreach and infringements on the Second Amendment.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Per The Guardian, Nosferatu also has an unusual historical significance because of a copyright infringement suit filed by Bram Stoker’s widow, Florence Balcombe, which resulted in an order that all prints of the film be restored.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of infringement
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  • These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
  • That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
    Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Definition of dilatation
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  • TikTok is awaiting a final ruling from the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments regarding the ban’s potential violation of the First Amendment on Jan. 10.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Use regular audits, whistleblower protections and incident tracking systems to address violations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of violation
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  • Expect riffs on local classics like swordfish curry puffs, trout-roe egg tarts, and lobster noodles made partially from fish bones.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of puff
Noun
  • However, most of the bad blood, like the tension between Reyes and fellow Big Brother player Britney Haynes, stems from betrayals within another competition show rather than real-life transgressions.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And the whole sense of transgression in the second episode, of instability and triggered boundaries: love it.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of transgression
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  • This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Are automakers welcoming back physical knobs and switches?
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of knob
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