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   obstruct

   /əbˈstrʌkt/

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   • 1. block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of: "she was obstructing the entrance" Similar blockblock upclogclog upget/stand in the way ofcut offshut offjambung upgum upchokebarricadebardam upinformal:gunge updated:cumbertechnical:occludeobturateOpposite clear
   • ▪ prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion): "they had to alter the course of the stream and obstruct the natural flow of the water" Similar hold upbring to a standstillstophaltblock
   • ▪ deliberately make (something) difficult: "fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food" Similar hold upbring to a standstillstophaltblock
   • ▪ commit the offence of intentionally hindering (a police officer): "the appellants were arrested, and later convicted of obstructing the police"
   • ▪ (in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence: "an indirect free kick is awarded for intentionally obstructing an opponent" Similar impedehinderinterfere withhamperblockinterrupthold uphold backstand in the way offrustratethwartbalkinhibithamstringsabotageencumberslowslow downretarddelaystonewallforestallstallarrestcheckstophaltstayderailrestrictlimitcurbput a brake onbridlefettershackleinformal:stymieborkrare:trammelOpposite facilitatehelpfurther

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin obstruct- ‘blocked up’, from the verb obstruere, from ob- ‘against’ + struere ‘build, pile up’.

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   • 1. obstructor noun

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   Jun 2, 2024 · obstruct (third-person singular simple present obstructs, present participle obstructing, simple past and past participle obstructed) (Can we add an example for this sense?) To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder . They obstructed my progress.

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   obstruct. verb. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. synonyms. hinder. occlude. close up. blockade. jam. stymie. AI Feedback. The word "obstruct" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe someone or something physically blocking another person or thing from progressing or advancing.

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   The meaning of OBSTRUCT is to block or close up by an obstacle. How to use obstruct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obstruct.

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   Synonyms for OBSTRUCTS: impedes, hinders, hampers, embarrasses, inhibits, stymies, handicaps, blocks; Antonyms of OBSTRUCTS: facilitates, helps, aids, assists, opens, clears, liberates, frees.

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   Find 183 different ways to say OBSTRUCTED, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   Synonyms for OBSTRUCT: hinder, impede, encumber, blockade, block, stop, interfere, prevent, restrain, stymie, bog, arrest, bar; Antonyms for OBSTRUCT: clear, help, aid, free, assist, boost, support, abet, promote.

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   妨碍. You can't park here, you're obstructing my driveway. 你不能在这里停车，你挡住了我家的车道。 牛津词典. First check that the accident victim doesn't have an obstructed airway. 首先要确保事故受伤者的气道通畅。 牛津词典. The pillar obstructed our view of the stage. 柱子挡着，我们看不见舞台。 牛津词典. They were charged with obstructing the police in the course of their duty. 他们被指控妨碍警察执行公务。 牛津词典.