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obtrusion

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obtrusion /əbˈtruːʒn /
noun
1 [mass noun] the action of imposing on someone in an unwelcome or intrusive way:
they do the job with the minimum of fuss and obtrusion
[count noun] nosy personal obtrusions.
2 [count noun] something that protrudes or projects outwards:
a large obtrusion blocked his view
obtrusions of igneous rock covered by sedimentary soils.