OBSTRUCTING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word obstructing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OBSTRUCTING
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blocking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements | ||||||||
hindering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||||
impeding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||||
obstructive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • preventing movement | ||||||||
stopping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members • the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch | ||||||||
thwarting | verbv | |||||||
noun • an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts adjective satellite • preventing realization or attainment of a desire | ||||||||
delaying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
hampering | verbv | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
inhibiting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something • limit, block, or decrease the action or function of • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally | ||||||||
retarding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a person of subnormal intelligence verb • cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate • be delayed • slow the growth or development of • lose velocity; move more slowly | ||||||||
block | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension • a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • a platform from which an auctioneer sells • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements verb • render unsuitable for passage • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • stop from happening or developing • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals • run on a block system • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block • obstruct • block passage through • support, secure, or raise with a block • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • be unable to remember • shape by using a block • shape into a block or blocks • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) | ||||||||
blockade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy • prevents access or progress verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • render unsuitable for passage • obstruct access to • impose a blockade on | ||||||||
embarrass | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||||
hinder | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
impede | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
jam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • preserve of crushed fruit • informal terms for a difficult situation • a dense crowd of people • deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems verb • press tightly together or cram • push down forcibly • crush or bruise • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals • get stuck and immobilized • crowd or pack to capacity • block passage through | ||||||||
obturate | verbv | |||||||
verb • block passage through | ||||||||
occlude | verbv | |||||||
verb • block passage through | ||||||||
stymie | verbv | |||||||
noun • a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole • a thwarting and distressing situation verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||||
stymy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole • a thwarting and distressing situation verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |