Detain and Obstruct

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Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

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Obstruct is a synonym for detain in hinder topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Detain".

Nearby Words: detention, detainer, detaining

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

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Detain is a synonym for obstruct. Sometimes you can use "Detain" instead a verb "Obstruct".

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Obstruct and Detain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detain/obstruct

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