obstruct

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

To block or prevent movement, progress, or action.

Example Sentences

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

A fallen tree obstructed the road.

Example Expressions

obstruct justice

Synonyms

block, hinder, impede, obstruct, bar, prevent

Entry 1

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Entry 2

block, hinder, impede, bar, prevent

Antonyms

clear, facilitate, help, assist, allow

Entry 1

clear, facilitate, help, assist

Entry 2

clear, facilitate, allow

Collocations

obstruct traffic, obstruct view, obstruct justice, obstruct progress, deliberately obstruct, obstruct the view, obstruct investigation

Entry 1

obstruct traffic, obstruct view, obstruct justice, obstruct progress, deliberately obstruct

Entry 2

obstruct the view, obstruct traffic, obstruct progress, obstruct investigation