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Withstand vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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Withstand is a related term of obstruct.


As verbs the difference between withstand and obstruct

is that withstand is to resist or endure (something) successfully while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

withstand

English

Verb

  • To resist or endure (something) successfully.
  • * '>citation
  • To oppose (something) forcefully.

    • Related terms

    * notwithstanding * withstanding

    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

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