obstruct /ob-struktˈ or əb-/

1. To block up
2. To hinder from passing or progressing
3. To shut off
4. To hamper

1. To be an obstruction
2. To practise obstruction

obstrucˈter noun (rare)

obstrucˈtion noun

1. The act, or an act of obstructing
2. A state of being obstructed
3. That which hinders progress or action
4. An obstacle
5. The offence of obstructing another player (sport)
6. Opposition by delaying tactics, eg in a legislative assembly

obstrucˈtional adjective

obstrucˈtionally adverb

obstrucˈtionism noun

obstrucˈtionist noun

Someone, esp a politician in a legislative assembly, who practises obstruction (also adjective)

obstructˈive adjective

1. Tending to obstruct
2. Hindering

1. A hindrance
2. Someone who hinders progress

obstructˈively adverb

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