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Obstruct vs Obturate - What's the difference?

obstruct | obturate |

As verbs the difference between obstruct and obturate

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

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

    obturate

    English

    Verb

    (obturat)
  • To block up or obstruct.

    • See also

    * obturation ----