obstruct
Translation
to obstruct, to block, to hinder
Examples
A fallen tree obstructed the road.
A fallen tree obstructed the road.
He was charged with obstructing justice.
He was charged with obstructing justice.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to block (sth.) The protesters tried to obstruct traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: block, hinder, impede; Antonyms: clear, facilitate, help
Etymology
From Latin 'obstruere' (to block up), from 'ob-' (against) + 'struere' (to build).
Memory Tips
Think of 'building' a 'structure' ('-struct-') 'against' ('ob-') a path to block it.