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OBSTRUCTS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word obstructs. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word obstructs. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBSTRUCTS

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bars
nounn
noun

• gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

stops
verbv
noun

• a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card

blocks
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)

curbs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

verb

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

hampers
verb, nounv, n
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

hinders
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

impedes
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

prevents
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

restrains
verbv
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

stymies
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

thwarts
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

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

Best Hypernyms For OBSTRUCTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obstructs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
conceal forbid foreclose forestall hide hinder impede preclude prevent

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