 obstruct |
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| 1. | [ verb ] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | |
| Synonyms: | block hinder stymie stymy embarrass blockade | |
| Examples: | "His brother blocked him at every turn" |
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| Related terms: | prevent hang check stonewall bottleneck filibuster blockage stymie obstructionist obstruction | |
| 2. | [ verb ] block passage through | |
| Synonyms: | occlude impede block close_up obturate jam | |
| Examples: | "obstruct the path" |
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| Related terms: | free impede barricade clog blockade dam suffocate tie_up barricade barricade screen land_up obstruction blocking obturator obstruction | |
| 3. | [ verb ] shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | |
| Synonyms: | block | |
| Examples: | "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage" "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains" |
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| Related terms: | hide barricade blockage | |
| Similar spelling: |
obstructor obstructer obstructed obstructive obstruction obstetric oboist obesity |
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