force oneself

  • 41bringer — bring ► VERB (past and past part. brought) 1) carry or accompany to a place. 2) cause to be in a particular position, state, or condition. 3) cause (someone) to receive (specified income or profit). 4) (bring oneself to do) force oneself to do… …

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  • 42obtrude — [əb tro͞od′, äbtro͞od′] vt. obtruded, obtruding [L obtrudere < ob (see OB ) + trudere, to thrust: see THREAT] 1. to thrust forward; push out; eject 2. to offer or force (oneself, one s opinions, etc.) upon others unasked or unwanted vi. to… …

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  • 43impose — im·pose || ɪm pəʊz v. require, compel, force upon; enforce, institute; force oneself on others …

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  • 44imposed — im·pose || ɪm pəʊz v. require, compel, force upon; enforce, institute; force oneself on others …

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  • 45imposes — im·pose || ɪm pəʊz v. require, compel, force upon; enforce, institute; force oneself on others …

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  • 46imposing — im pos·ing || ɪm pəʊzɪŋ adj. impressive, grand, majestic n. compelling, enforcing, requiring im·pose || ɪm pəʊz v. require, compel, force upon; enforce, institute; force oneself on others …

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  • 47intrude — v. (foll. by on, upon, into) 1 intr. come uninvited or unwanted; force oneself abruptly on others. 2 tr. thrust or force (something unwelcome) on a person. Derivatives: intrudingly adv. Etymology: L intrudere intrus (as IN (2), trudere thrust) …

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  • 48ob|trud´er — ob|trude «uhb TROOD», verb, trud|ed, trud|ing. –v.t. 1. to put forward unasked and unwanted; force: »Don t obtrude your opinions on others. He wouldn t obtrude his assistance, if it were declined (John L. Motley). 2. to push out; thrust forward:… …

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  • 49ob|trude — «uhb TROOD», verb, trud|ed, trud|ing. –v.t. 1. to put forward unasked and unwanted; force: »Don t obtrude your opinions on others. He wouldn t obtrude his assistance, if it were declined (John L. Motley). 2. to push out; thrust forward: »A turtle …

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  • 50bite one's lips — {v. phr.} To force oneself to remain silent and not to reveal one s feelings. * /I had to bite my lips when I heard my boss give the wrong orders./ …

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