What is another word for obstructing ?

Present participle for to block or clog up a space or opening

getting in the way of

standing in the way of

filling to overflowing

packing in

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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.”

Verb

Present participle for to block or halt the movement or passage of

bringing to a standstill

throwing a spanner in the works of

throwing a monkey wrench in the works of

putting at a disadvantage

getting in the way of

taking out

giving disadvantage

placing at a disadvantage

putting out of commission

throwing a spanner in the works

throwing a spoke in the wheel of

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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.”

Verb

Present participle for to impede the work or ability of, especially intending to cause failure

throwing a spanner in the works of

standing in the way of

getting in the way

getting in the way of

putting the kibosh on

throwing a monkey wrench in the works of

cancelling^UK

canceling^US

tying down

outwitting

putting the stopper on

bringing to a standstill

pouring cold water on

putting a damper on

throwing cold water on

putting the mockers on

bringing to screeching halt

putting on back burner

giving the run around

throwing monkey wrench in

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

beating someone to the draw

providing against

putting on the back burner

packing up

taking a rain check on

beating someone to the punch

putting in cold storage

beating someone to it

preventing from making progress

clipping someone's wings

dragging feet

making impossible

vetoing

tying someone's hands

putting the damper on

ostracizing^US

putting straitjacket on

nipping something in the bud

slamming on the brakes

putting a straitjacket on

mystifying

tempering

stunting

bringing to a screeching halt

ostracising^UK

upsetting the apple cart

criminalising^UK

declaring taboo

muzzling

upsetting the applecart

dashing one's hope

putting off the evil day

putting off the evil hour

putting in abeyance

doing later

coming to a standstill

beating around the bush

rendering null and void

putting the chill on

giving the thumbs down to

declaring illegal

saying no

giving the red light to

upsetting one's apple cart

beating down

taking wind out of sails

lousing up

getting the better of

putting the brakes on

keeping under control

keeping a lid on

biting back

keeping within bounds

throwing a spanner in the works

throwing a monkey wrench into

beating somebody to it

sealing somebody's lips

employing delaying tactics

acting like a wet blanket

calling it a day

dropping anchor

blowing the whistle on

putting a cork in

bringing to standstill

putting your two cents in

sticking your oar in

sticking your nose in

speaking on and on

talking on and on

kicking the can down the road

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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

Present participle for to cause to fail

upsetting one's apple cart

putting the kibosh on

lousing up

putting the stopper on

putting the mockers on

taking down

upsetting the apple cart

giving the slip

cooking someone's goose

playing off

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

standing in the way of

giving the run-around

running circles around

running rings around

halting in its tracks

throwing a monkey wrench in the works

nipping in the bud

throwing a spanner in the works

throwing monkey wrench in

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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.”

Verb

throwing a spanner in the works of

Present participle for completely disrupt

throwing into confusion

throwing into disarray

throwing into disorder

putting the kibosh on

putting the lid on

throwing a monkey wrench in the works of

rendering ineffective

raining on someone's parade

pulverizing^US

pulverising^UK

vaporizing^US

levelling^UK

leveling^US

vaporising^UK

casting a shadow over

taking the shine off

taking the pleasure out of

taking the edge off

taking the enjoyment out of

putting out of action

taking out

destabilising^UK

doing harm to

putting out of commission

throwing a monkey wrench into

sullying

making of no use or value

cooking someone's goose

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Verb

blocking off the light to

Present participle for to physically make unclear or less visible

casting a shadow over

harboring^US

harbouring^UK

squirreling^US

graying^US

greying^UK

stopping something being overheard

doing on the sly

holing up

putting out of the way

shutting out the light from

hiding out

shutting out the light

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Verb

Present participle for to stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)

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Present participle for block or defend with a barricade

Verb

putting up a fight against

Present participle for to defy or put up an opposition to

taking a stand against

taunting

withstaying

setting your face against

standing up and be counted against

taking a stand

turning the tables

flying in the face of

dueling^US

duelling^UK

matching yourself against

making a stand against

putting an end to

bringing to an end to

taking up arms against

refusing to accept

locking horns with

digging in one's heels

contending

questioning

vying

rivaling^US

rivalling^UK

calling into question

jockeying for position

cancelling^UK

canceling^US

criticizing^US

quarreling^US

quarrelling^UK

criticising^UK

putting up an argument

enquiring^UK

going for the jugular

putting in opposition

addressing

accosting

saying the opposite of

committing a breach of

going up against in contest

pitting yourself against

colliding

frowning on

pitching oneself against

jousting

seeking prize

running for

having a problem with

pitting oneself against

going one on one with

going eyeball to eyeball with

going toe to toe with

casting aspersions upon

selling out

taking wind out of sails

giving thumbs down to

declaring to be untrue

transgressing against

failing to comply with

digging your heels in

kicking over the traces

refusing to accept the authority of

expressing disagreement with

failing to agree with

putting up a fight

expressing objection

expressing disagreement

putting yourself forward

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Present participle for to keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of

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Present participle for to prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of

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Present participle for to grab (someone), usually aggressively, to stop them or bring them to ground

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Present participle for take over in place of another

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