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Control vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

control | obstruct | Related terms |

Control is a related term of obstruct.


As verbs the difference between control and obstruct

is that control is to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

As a noun control

is (countable|uncountable) influence or authority over.

Obstruct vs Tally - What's the difference?

obstruct | tally | Related terms |

Obstruct is a related term of tally.


As verbs the difference between obstruct and tally

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while tally is to count something.

As an adjective tally is

(label) used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).

As an interjection tally is

target sighted.

As a noun tally is

originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number;.

As an adverb tally is

(obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

Obstruct vs Defer - What's the difference?

obstruct | defer | Related terms |

Obstruct is a related term of defer.


As verbs the difference between obstruct and defer

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while defer is to delay or postpone; especially to postpone induction into military service or defer can be (legal) to submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.

Catch vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

catch | obstruct | Related terms |

Catch is a related term of obstruct.


As verbs the difference between catch and obstruct

is that catch is (lb) to capture, overtake while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

As a noun catch

is (countable) the act of seizing or capturing (jump).

Obstruct vs Rebuke - What's the difference?

obstruct | rebuke | Related terms |

Obstruct is a related term of rebuke.


As verbs the difference between obstruct and rebuke

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while rebuke is to criticise harshly; to reprove.

As a noun rebuke is

a harsh criticism.

Obstruct vs Reprove - What's the difference?

obstruct | reprove | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between obstruct and reprove

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while reprove is to express disapproval.

Intercept vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

intercept | obstruct | Synonyms |

Intercept is a synonym of obstruct.


As verbs the difference between intercept and obstruct

is that intercept is to stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion) while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

As a noun intercept

is an interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

Obstruct vs Oppose - What's the difference?

obstruct | oppose |


As verbs the difference between obstruct and oppose

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while oppose is .

As a noun oppose is

opposite.

As an adjective oppose is

opposite.

Obstruct vs Complicate - What's the difference?

obstruct | complicate |


As verbs the difference between obstruct and complicate

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while complicate is to fold or twist together; to combine intricately; to make complex; to combine or associate so as to make intricate or difficult.

As an adjective complicate is

(obsolete) intertwined.

Subvert vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

subvert | obstruct |


As verbs the difference between subvert and obstruct

is that subvert is to overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.

As a noun subvert

is an advertisement created by subvertising.

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