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To block or clog up a space or opening

To block or halt the movement or passage of

To impede the work or ability of, especially intending to cause failure

To cause to fail

To physically make unclear or less visible

To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)

Block or defend with a barricade

To defy or put up an opposition to

To keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of

To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of

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To block or clog up a space or opening

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“When you obstruct the flow of water by pressing the mouth of a rubber hose with your finger, the water spurts out at a higher velocity.”

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To block or halt the movement or passage of

bring to a standstill

baulk^UK

balk^US

immobilize^US

immobilise^UK

axe^UK

ax^US

give something the chop

knock something on the head

marginalize^US

marginalise^UK

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“The High Court has ruled many times that no rally or party shall obstruct the easy movement of the public and vehicles.”

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To impede the work or ability of, especially intending to cause failure

balk^US

baulk^UK

throw a spanner in the works of

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

bring to screeching halt

put on back burner

give the run around

throw a spanner in the works

talk out of

throw monkey wrench in

hold off on

beat someone to the draw

keep at bay

lock up

lose speed

beat someone to the punch

beat someone to it

provide against

cramp someone's style

prevent from making progress

sideline

forefend

nip something in the bud

ostracize^US

put at a disadvantage

immobilize^US

immobilise^UK

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

criminalize^US

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

place at a disadvantage

monopolize^US

put out of commission

bring to a screeching halt

ostracise^UK

monopolise^UK

throw a spoke in the wheel of

criminalise^UK

give the thumbs down to

put the chill on

give the red light to

employ delaying tactics

bring to a standstill

throw a monkey wrench into

put a spoke in someone's wheel

put on the back burner

kick the can down the road

act like a wet blanket

outmaneuver^US

rain on someone's parade

overtax

stress

tax

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“To obstruct that freedom is to obstruct his ability to perform the work properly, and at a lower cost to the Government.”

Verb

To cause to fail

baulk^UK

balk^US

upset one's apple cart

cook someone's goose

play off

put a spoke in someone's wheel

take wind out of

spike someone's guns

queer someone's pitch

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

take wind out of sails

throw a spanner in the works

throw monkey wrench in

throw a monkey wrench in the works

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“Many people and corporations over the years had attempted to obstruct his attempts at growing his ever-rising empire to new heights.”

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To physically make unclear or less visible

sweep under the carpet

sweep under the rug

deepen

sweep something under the rug

sweep something under the carpet

cocoon

lour

gray^US

grey^UK

give a false account of

minimize^US

minimise^UK

block off the light to

envelop in shadow

squirrel

harbour^UK

harbor^US

stop something being overheard

not breathe a word of

colour^UK

color^US

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To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)

baulk^UK

balk^US

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Block or defend with a barricade

immobilize^US

immobilise^UK

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To defy or put up an opposition to

neutralise^UK

neutralize^US

put up a fight against

set your face against

stand up and be counted against

balk^US

baulk^UK

set one's face against

criticize^US

come face to face with

criticise^UK

antagonize^US

antagonise^UK

meet eyeball-to-eyeball

blow out of the water

be at odds with somebody

beg to differ

throw down the gauntlet at

enquire^UK

inquire^US

match yourself against

knock the bottom out of

give the lie to

drive a coach and horses through

deceive

belie

struggle with

get into conflict with

be at each other's throats

knock chip off shoulder

go eyeball to eyeball with

be pitted against

be opposed to

go toe to toe with

come into conflict with

take the bull by the horns

go up against in contest

try to beat

bid

attempt

pitch oneself against

take issue with somebody

refuse to accept the authority of

take wind out of sails

enter into combat with

express disagreement with

tell someone where to get off

reprove

give the cold shoulder

not hear of

give someone the brush-off

give someone the go-by

come to close quarters with

entertain doubts about

have reservations about

take law into own hands

harbour suspicions about

have suspicions about

raise doubts about

express reservations about

harbour reservations about

have hesitations about

express suspicions about

contradict each other

set to

rip into each other

be at sixes and sevens

give cold shoulder to

brazen out

survive

show to be wrong

argue the pros and cons of

blow sky high

declare to be untrue

prove to be wrong

have an argument about

pick an argument with

bandy words concerning

go the distance against

stand one's ground

sit and take it

persevere in the face of

not give up

hold one's ground

hold one's ground against

remain firm

stand one's ground against

take it

hold the line against

put up struggle

stand firm

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To keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of

harbour^UK

harbor^US

immunise^UK

immunize^US

take someone under your wing

provide protection for

provide with an alibi

keep in good condition

provide insurance for

take under one's wing

take out insurance cover

exercise control over

be in command of

attend to the requirements of

put something on top of

maintain law and order in

make the rounds of

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To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of

ostracise^UK

ostracize^US

leave out in the cold

give the cold shoulder

hand someone the frozen mitt

give the cold shoulder to

put a price on someone's head

give someone the brush-off

give someone the go-by

declare null and void

give the thumbs down to

give the old heave-ho

throw someone out on their ear

dislodge

heave-ho

throw out on the streets

have nothing to do with

refuse to take part in

give something a miss

prevent from entering

refuse admittance

shut the door on

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