OBSTRUCT
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Obstruct.
Obstruct - as a verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockade17embarrass13hinder10stymie11stymy13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Block passage through
Example: "Obstruct the path"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13impede11jam12obturate10occlude12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hinder10impede11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
block offblockade17barricade14barricado14
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
free7Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Example: "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13Example Sentences
"He tried to obstruct the police officer during the arrest."
"The fallen tree obstructed the path, making it difficult to pass."
"The construction site obstructed the view of the skyline."
"They used barricades to obstruct access to the protest area."
"The political party attempted to obstruct the passing of the bill."
Word Game Points
Is OBSTRUCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obstruct is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OBSTRUCT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OBSTRUCT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obstruct is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOBSTRUCT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is OBSTRUCT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obstruct is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBSTRUCT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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