obstruct — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

   Synonyms

   block

2. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.

   Examples

   They obstructed my progress.

3. To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

Verb

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

   Synonyms

   blockadeblockhinderstymiestymyembarrass

   Broader terms

   preventforestallforecloseprecludeforbid

   Examples

   His brother blocked him at every turn

2. block passage through

   Synonyms

   obturateimpedeoccludejamblockclose up

   Antonyms

   free

   Broader terms

   impedehinder

   Examples

   obstruct the path

3. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

   Synonyms

   block

   Broader terms

   hideconceal

   Examples

   The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage

   The trees obstruct my view of the mountains