OBSTRUCTED

obstructed

(adjective) shut off to passage or view or hindered from action; “a partially obstructed passageway”; “an obstructed view”; “justice obstructed is not justice”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Verb

obstructed

simple past tense and past participle of obstruct

Anagrams

• deobstruct

Source: Wiktionary

OBSTRUCT

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