
Obstruct
Physical Barriers
Often used when something physically stops movement or visibility.
A fallen tree obstructed the hiking trail.
Metaphorical Use
Can describe non-physical barriers to progress or success.
Bureaucratic red tape can often obstruct innovation.
Active Obstruction
Implies a deliberate action to block something.
The protester obstructed the road intentionally. Compare with
BlockClogHamperHinderImpedeInterfereInterruptPreventRestrainThwart
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