DICTIONARY WORDS ONLY:
PROFANITY:

OBSTRUCTING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word obstructing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word obstructing. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for OBSTRUCTING

WordSaveMore Find UsageType
blocking

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

hindering

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• preventing movement

obstructive

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• preventing movement

stopping

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

• the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch

thwarting

verb

v

noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

adjective satellite

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

delaying

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

hampering

verb

v

noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

inhibiting

adjective

adj

verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

retarding

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

verb

• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

• be delayed

• slow the growth or development of

• lose velocity; move more slowly

block

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

• a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

• a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

• a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

• housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

• (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

• an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

• a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• a platform from which an auctioneer sells

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

verb

• render unsuitable for passage

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• stop from happening or developing

• interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

• run on a block system

• interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

• stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

• obstruct

• block passage through

• support, secure, or raise with a block

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• be unable to remember

• shape by using a block

• shape into a block or blocks

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

blockade

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

• prevents access or progress

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• render unsuitable for passage

• obstruct access to

• impose a blockade on

embarrass

verb

v

verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

hinder

verb

v

adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impede

verb

v

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

jam

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• preserve of crushed fruit

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• a dense crowd of people

• deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems

verb

• press tightly together or cram

• push down forcibly

• crush or bruise

• interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

• get stuck and immobilized

• crowd or pack to capacity

• block passage through

obturate

verb

v

verb

• block passage through

occlude

verb

v

verb

• block passage through

stymie

verb

v

noun

• a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

• a thwarting and distressing situation

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

stymy

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

• a thwarting and distressing situation

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Best Hypernyms For OBSTRUCTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obstructing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)

Alternatives for BLOCKING

Words (45)
Phrases (10)