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Synonyms of obstruct

25 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for obstruct is block. Other synonyms of obstruct are hinder, foul, stonewall, choke and seal. The opposite of obstruct is open.

Synonyms and similar words for obstruct

verbTo block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

  • blockTo fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

verbMore synonyms

  • barricade
  • chokeTo obstruct (a passage, etc.) by filling it up or clogging it.
  • clog
  • close offTo seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.
  • cumberTo slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.
  • forslowTo delay; hinder; impede; obstruct.
  • foulTo obstruct, block, or otherwise interfere with (something), for example by clogging (a drain, gun barrel, chimney...
  • gunk upTo soil or dirty; to mess up; to clog.
  • hamper
  • hinderTo make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
  • impedeTo get in the way of; to hinder.
  • interfere
  • interrupt
  • intervene
  • jam
  • obturateTo block up or obstruct.
  • occludeTo obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).
  • plug
  • roadblockTo prevent, to hinder.
  • sealTo prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
  • stonewallTo obstruct.
  • thwartTo hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
  • yield
  • forwork archaicTo obstruct; barricade; block.

Opposite of obstruct

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of obstruct

  1. verb To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.
  2. verb To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.
  3. verb To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

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Questions about synonyms of obstruct

What is another word for obstruct?
Obstruct has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as block, hinder, foul, stonewall, choke, seal, occlude and impede.
What is the opposite of obstruct?
The opposite of obstruct is open. Other antonyms of obstruct are clear.
What does obstruct mean?
Obstruct means to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

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