Definition of Obstruct

1. Verb. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. "His brother blocked him at every turn"


2. Verb. Block passage through. "Obstruct the path"

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

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

obstinate
obstinately
obstinateness
obstinatenesses
obstination
obstipate
obstipation
obstipations
obstreperosity
obstreperous
obstreperously
obstreperousness
obstriction
obstrictions
obstropulous
obstruct (current term)
obstructed
obstructer
obstructers
obstructing
obstructing the field
obstruction
obstruction of justice
obstructionism
obstructionisms
obstructionist
obstructionists
obstructions
obstructive
obstructive apnea

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