- 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. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. 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. Source: opted
- 3. v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Source: wordnet
- 4. v. block passage through Source: wordnet
- 5. v. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight Source: wordnet
- 6. 1. 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. 'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear. Pope. 2. 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. "Th' impatience of obstructed love." Johnson. Syn. -- To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose. Source: webster
- 7. v:100 v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of v. block passage through v. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight Source: ecdict
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