Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Obstructing.
Obstructing - as a verb
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockadeembarrasshinderstymiestymyHypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludepreventHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Block passage through
Example: "Obstruct the path"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockimpedejamobturateoccludeHypernyms (Closely Related)
hinderimpedeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
block offblockadebarricadebarricado
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
freeShut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Example: "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockExample Sentences
"The police arrested the man for obstructing justice."
"She placed an obstructing object in front of the door."
"The obstructing tree branch made it difficult to see the road."
"The company faced legal consequences for obstructing the investigation."
"The sign warned of an obstructing construction zone ahead."
Word Game Points
Is OBSTRUCTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obstructing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OBSTRUCTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is OBSTRUCTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obstructing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOBSTRUCTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is OBSTRUCTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obstructing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBSTRUCTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.