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What is another word for obstruct?

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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 thwart or act against

To put an end to

To physically make unclear or less visible

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

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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

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

cramp someone's style

bring to a standstill

hold over

bring to screeching halt

beat someone to the draw

lay off

pack up

beat someone to the punch

throw monkey wrench in

sideline

eliminate

prevent from making progress

ostracize^US

put at a disadvantage

stand in the way

confuse

place at a disadvantage

put out of commission

break down

throw a spoke in the wheel of

monopolize^US

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

narrow down

queer someone's pitch

ostracise^UK

monopolise^UK

destabilize^US

demoralize^US

put a spoke in someone's wheel

act like a wet blanket

throw a monkey wrench into

demoralise^UK

destabilise^UK

employ delaying tactics

put on the back burner

kick the can down the road

rain on someone's parade

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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

put a spoke in someone's wheel

take wind out of

spike someone's guns

queer someone's pitch

throw monkey wrench in

throw a spanner in the works

halt in its tracks

throw a monkey wrench in the works

take the wind out of your sails

neutralize^US

neutralise^UK

take wind out of sails

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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 thwart or act against

baulk^UK

balk^US

put up a fight against

set your face against

stand up and be counted against

come face to face with

meet eyeball-to-eyeball

throw down the gauntlet

take wind out of sails

get into conflict with

come into conflict with

go eyeball to eyeball with

be pitted against

handle

knock chip off shoulder

take the bull by the horns

enter into combat with

fall on

interfere with

cancel out

come to close quarters with

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To put an end to

baulk^UK

balk^US

bring to screeching halt

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To physically make unclear or less visible

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

sweep under the carpet

sweep under the rug

stop something being overheard

not breathe a word of

colour^UK

color^US

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To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of

ostracise^UK

ostracize^US

prohibit from entering

prevent from entering

leave out in the cold

give the cold shoulder to

say no to

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