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Obstruct vs Destruct - What's the difference?

obstruct | destruct |

As verbs the difference between obstruct and destruct

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while destruct is to intentionally cause the destruction of.

obstruct

English

Verb

  • To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.
  • To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder: obstructed my progress.
  • To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    destruct

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To intentionally cause the destruction of.
  • To self-destruct.