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| come over |
to be conquered by a strange or unwelcome sensation (usu. fol. by "all" plus an adjective). [1/6 definitions] |
| interfere |
to meddle, intrude, or show an unwelcome interest, esp. in the affairs of others (usu. fol. by "with" or "in"). [1/5 definitions] |
| intrusive |
bothersome and unwelcome; intruding or apt to intrude. |
| parry |
to avoid or turn aside (an unwelcome question or the like). [1/5 definitions] |
| persona non grata |
(Latin) a person who is unacceptable or unwelcome, esp. a diplomat to the government to which he or she has been assigned. |
| preachify |
(informal) to preach or moralize in a tedious or unwelcome way. |
| preachment |
a tedious or unwelcome sermon, moral lecture, or the like. |
| unasked |
not invited; unwelcome. [1/2 definitions] |
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