Obstruct Synonyms and Antonyms

əb-strŭkt, ŏb-
To place an obstruction
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. block
  2. bar
  3. impede
  4. clog
  5. obturate
  6. dam
  7. barricade
  8. occlude
  9. jam
  10. close-up
Antonyms:
  1. clear
  2. help
  3. aid
  4. free
  5. assist
  6. boost
  7. support
  8. abet
  9. promote
To cut off from sight
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. block
  2. conceal
  3. hide
  4. obscure
  5. screen
  6. shroud
  7. shut off
To be or get in the way of (a view or something to be seen).
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. block
To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hinder
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. congested
  2. impedimental
  3. impeditive
  4. obstructive
  5. obstruent
  6. occlusive
  7. stenotic

Words Related to Obstruct

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. show
  2. open
  3. interfere with
  4. disturb

Obstruct Sentence Examples

  • Please do not obstruct the footway or the road.

  • He wears part of his long hair tied back so as not to obstruct his vision.

  • The same methods enabled them to obstruct the election of Republican and Independent candidates.

  • You must not obstruct or wedge the doors or remove the self-closing devices.

  • You mustn't deliberately mislead the police, give them false information, waste their time or obstruct them.

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