What is another word for obstructing ?

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

getting in the way of

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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 monkey wrench in

putting the kibosh on

upsetting the applecart

canceling^US

cancelling^UK

hanging up

putting a brake on

giving the run around

dashing one's hope

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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

getting in the way

getting in the way of

throwing a monkey wrench in the works of

putting the kibosh on

putting the stopper on

throwing cold water on

bunging up

bringing to a standstill

bringing to screeching halt

putting on hold

bringing to a close

shutting in

putting the mockers on

pouring cold water on

putting a damper on

desisting from

leaving off

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

putting on back burner

beating someone to the draw

getting ahead of

providing against

packing up

beating someone to the punch

beating someone to it

putting straitjacket on

throwing monkey wrench in

tying someone's hands

preventing from making progress

putting at a disadvantage

keeping from happening

placing at a disadvantage

putting the damper on

giving disadvantage

taking out

holding at bay

putting out of commission

ostracizing^US

throwing a spoke in the wheel of

keeping within the limits of

keeping under control

ostracising^UK

employing delaying tactics

taking wind out of sails

upsetting the applecart

getting the better of

putting end to

causing setback

giving the run around

throwing a monkey wrench into

dragging through the mud

queering the pitch of

putting the brakes on

kicking the can down the road

putting on the back burner

setting aside

taking a rain check on

carrying over

putting on ice

holding in abeyance

putting in cold storage

blowing the whistle on

raining on someone's parade

rendering ineffective

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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

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

putting the kibosh on

lousing up

putting the stopper on

putting the mockers on

taking down

giving the slip

upsetting the applecart

cooking someone's goose

playing off

throwing a spanner in the works

halting in its tracks

throwing monkey wrench in

throwing a monkey wrench in the works

taking the wind out of your 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.”

Verb

Present participle for to thwart or act against

putting up a fight against

dueling^US

duelling^UK

taking a stand against

setting your face against

speaking out against

taking a stand

rebelling against

flying in the face of

making a stand against

coping with

bringing to an end to

taking up arms against

standing up and be counted against

calling into question

having a problem with

debating

rivalling^UK

rivaling^US

putting up an argument

quarrelling^UK

quarreling^US

taking wind out of sails

spurning

affronting

colliding with

putting in opposition

getting into conflict with

strenuously disagreeing

forcefully opposing

coming into conflict with

criticizing^US

going eyeball to eyeball with

contenting against

going toe to toe with

going one on one with

raging against

refusing to obey

digging your heels in

kicking over the traces

refusing to accept the authority of

criticising^UK

beginning battle with

casting aspersions upon

falling on

entering into combat with

mounting an attack on

coming to close quarters with

expressing disagreement with

failing to agree with

expressing disagreement

breaking with

saying not a chance

pitting against

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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

minimizing^US

minimising^UK

graying^US

greying^UK

stopping something being overheard

putting out of the way

shutting out the light from

shutting out the light

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