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Verb
S:
(v)
obstruct
,
blockade
,
block
,
hinder
,
stymie
,
stymy
,
embarrass
(hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of)
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
S:
(v)
obstruct
,
obturate
,
impede
,
occlude
,
jam
,
block
,
close up
(block passage through)
"obstruct the path"
S:
(v)
obstruct
,
block
(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"