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Choke vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Delay - What's the difference?

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 vs Repress - What's the difference?

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 vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Detain - What's the difference?

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 vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

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 vs Stagnate - What's the difference?

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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