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Obstruct vs Inhibit - What's the difference?

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Inhibit is a antonym of obstruct.



As verbs the difference between obstruct and inhibit

is that obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while inhibit is to hinder; to restrain.

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.

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    * See also

    inhibit

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to hinder; to restrain

    • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * disinhibit * disinhibition * inhibition

    Related terms

    * inhibitor * inhibitory