Synonyms for obstruct
Definitions
- v. 1
To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.
Related words
- Word family
- obstructed obstructive obstacle
Forms
- Past participle
- obstructed
e.g. obstructed → impeded, hindered, barricaded, opposed…
Choose the right word
To obstruct is literally to build up against; the road is obstructed by fallen trees; the passage of liquid through a tube is obstructed by solid deposits. We may hinder one's advance by following and clinging to him; we obstruct his course by standing in his way or putting a barrier across his path.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- oppose Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
- hinder If you cannot help us, don't at least hinder us.
- impede He has tried to impede an official investigation.
- barricade The barricade has to be perpendicular to the road.
By length
- 3 letters
- bar1
- 4 letters
- stop1, clog1
- 5 letters
- block1, choke1
- 6 letters
- oppose2, hinder2, retard2, hamper2, impede2, stymie2
- 7 letters
- prevent2, inhibit3, occlude
- 8 letters
- blockade2, restrain2
- 9 letters
- interfere3, interrupt3, embarrass3, barricade3, frustrate2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (oppose2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- obstruer