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obstruct

/əb'strəkt/

Synonyms of obstruct Antonyms of obstruct Examples of obstruct Usage of obstruct Parts of obstruct Definition that contains obstruct Words sounding like obstruct Explanation of obstruct

verb
block passage through
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"obstruct the path"

Similar:

block close up impede jam obturate occlude

Opposite:

free

type of:
impede hinder
verb
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
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"The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"

Similar:

block

type of:
conceal hide
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
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Similar:

block blockade embarrass hinder stymie stymy

type of:
forbid forestall preclude prevent foreclose

Examples of obstruct

"obstruct the path"
"The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"