choke |
obstruct |
Related terms |
Choke is a related term of obstruct.
As verbs the difference between choke and obstruct
is that
choke is to be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe, for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way while
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.
As a noun choke
is a control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
obstruct |
delay |
Related terms |
Obstruct is a related term of delay.
As verbs the difference between obstruct and delay
is that
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block while
delay is to put off until a later time; to defer or
delay can be (obsolete) to dilute, temper.
As a noun delay is
a period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
obstruct |
repress |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between obstruct and repress
is that
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while
repress is to press again.
As a noun repress is
the act of repressing.
cross |
obstruct |
Related terms |
Cross is a related term of obstruct.
As a proper noun cross
is for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.
As a verb obstruct is
to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.
obstruct |
detain |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between obstruct and detain
is that
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while
detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
curb |
obstruct |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between curb and obstruct
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.
As a noun curb
is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
oppress |
obstruct |
Related terms |
Oppress is a related term of obstruct.
As verbs the difference between oppress and obstruct
is that
oppress is (obsolete) physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush while
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.
encumber |
obstruct |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between encumber and obstruct
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.
withstand |
obstruct |
Related terms |
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.
obstruct |
stagnate |
As verbs the difference between obstruct and stagnate
is that
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block while
stagnate is to cease motion, activity, or progress.
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