obstruct

Verb
Synonyms: blockadeblockhinderstymiestymyembarrassobturateimpedeoccludejamclose up

WordNet 3.0

Verb (3)

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of“His brother blocked him at every turn”Synonyms: blockadeblockhinderstymiestymyembarrass
  2. block passage through“obstruct the path”Synonyms: obturateimpedeoccludejamblockclose up
  3. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight“The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage”“The trees obstruct my view of the mountains”Synonyms: block
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Obstruct \Ob*struct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obstructed; p. pr. & vb. n. Obstructing.] [L. obstructus, p. p. of obstruere to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see Ob-) + struere to pile up. See Structure.] [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose. [1913 Webster]

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