obstruct Antonyms

Meaning of obstruct

Wordnet

obstruct (v)

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

block passage through

shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

Webster

obstruct (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.

To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation.

obstruct Sentence Examples

  1. The fallen tree obstructed the road, blocking traffic flow.
  2. A group of protesters obstructed the entrance to the government building, demanding attention.
  3. The dense vegetation obstructed the hikers' progress through the forest.
  4. The bureaucratic red tape obstructed the business owner's efforts to expand.
  5. The excessive snow obstructed the view from the driver's window.
  6. The neighbor's tall fence obstructed the sunlight from reaching our backyard.
  7. The noisy construction obstructed our attempts to have a peaceful evening.
  8. The heavy traffic obstructed our commute to work.
  9. The government's censorship obstructed the free flow of information.
  10. The obstruction in the pipeline caused a major gas leak.

FAQs About the word obstruct

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of, block passage through, shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sightTo block up; to stop up

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open, assist, facilitate, assist, aid, open,facilitate, aid, help, help

The fallen tree obstructed the road, blocking traffic flow.

A group of protesters obstructed the entrance to the government building, demanding attention.

The dense vegetation obstructed the hikers' progress through the forest.

The bureaucratic red tape obstructed the business owner's efforts to expand.