OBSTRUCT

obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up

(verb) block passage through; “obstruct the path”

obstruct, block

(verb) shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; “The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage”; “The trees obstruct my view of the mountains”

obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass

(verb) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; “His brother blocked him at every turn”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Verb

obstruct (third-person singular simple present obstructs, present participle obstructing, simple past and past participle obstructed)

To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.

To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

Synonyms

• See also hinder

Source: Wiktionary

Ob*struct", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obstructed; p. pr. & vb. n. Obstructing.] Etym: [L. obstructus, p.p. of obstruere to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see Ob-) + struere to pile up. See Structure.]

1. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body. 'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear. Pope.

2. To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation. "Th' impatience of obstructed love." Johnson.

Syn.

– To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition