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Definition of Obstruct
1. Verb. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Exact synonyms: Block, Blockade, Embarrass, Hinder, Stymie, Stymy
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
Specialized synonyms: Stonewall, Filibuster, Check, Hang, Bottleneck
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Blockage, Blockage, Hindrance, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor, Stymie
2. Verb. Block passage through. "Obstruct the path"
Exact synonyms: Block, Close Up, Impede, Jam, Obturate, Occlude
Specialized synonyms: Block Off, Blockade, Barricade, Barricado, Barricade, Asphyxiate, Choke, Stifle, Suffocate, Tie Up, Dam, Dam Up, Block Out, Screen, Earth Up, Land Up, Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop, Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
Derivative terms: Blocking, Impediment, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructive, Obstructor, Obturator, Occlusion, Occlusive
Antonyms: Free
Specialized synonyms: Block Off, Blockade, Barricade, Barricado, Barricade, Asphyxiate, Choke, Stifle, Suffocate, Tie Up, Dam, Dam Up, Block Out, Screen, Earth Up, Land Up, Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop, Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
Derivative terms: Blocking, Impediment, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructive, Obstructor, Obturator, Occlusion, Occlusive
Antonyms: Free
3. Verb. Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight. "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
Exact synonyms: Block
Related verbs: Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Derivative terms: Blockage
Related verbs: Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop
Generic synonyms: Conceal, Hide
Derivative terms: Blockage
Definition of Obstruct
1. v. t. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body.
Definition of Obstruct
1. Verb. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block. ¹
2. Verb. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder: ''obstructed my progress.'' ¹
3. Verb. To get in the way of so as to hide from sight. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Obstruct
1. to get in the way of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstruct
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