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Meaning and definition for "obstruct" word

[verb] block passage through; "obstruct the path"
[verb] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
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\Ob*struct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obstructed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Obstructing}.] [L. obstructus, p. p. of obstruere to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see {Ob-}) + struere to pile up. See {Structure}.] 1. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body. 'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear. --Pope. 2. To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation. ``Th' impatience of obstructed love.'' --Johnson. Syn: To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.

Synonyms for obstruct

block, block, blockade, close up, embarrass, hinder, impede, jam, obturate, occlude, stymie, stymy

Antonyms: disengage, free

See also: asphyxiate | back up | bar | barricade | barricado | block off | block out | block up | blockade | bottleneck | check | choke | choke off | clog | clog up | congest | dam | dam up | earth up | filibuster | forbid | foreclose | forestall | foul | hang | hinder | land up | preclude | prevent | screen | stonewall | suffocate | tie up |

Related terms: backpedal, choke up, close, dam, delay, draw rein, ease up, fend off, fill, fill up, hold in check, keep at bay, let up, lock, lose momentum, shroud, shut off, slacken, slack off, slow down, stave off, stopple

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Let's analyse "obstruct" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TCURTSBO. Average typing speed for these characters is 2045 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: --- -... ... - .-. ..- -.-. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: obstruct: 6 + 3 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: obstruct: 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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