Definition of 'obstruct'

Verb

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
      Synonyms: blockade block hinder stymie stymy embarrass
2. block passage through; "obstruct the path"
      Synonyms: obturate impede occlude jam block close up
      Antonyms: free disengage
3. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
      Synonyms: block

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