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congest

verb

/kənˈdʒɛst/

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

clog, block, overcrowd, jam, choke

clear, empty, unblock

congested area, congested road, nasal congested, traffic congested

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

To want something to happen or be true and think it is possible.

to climb up, rise, or fix something in place