Disrupt and Obstruct

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Disrupt

Disrupt verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

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Obstruct is a synonym for disrupt in break topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Disrupt", when it comes to topics like interrupt.

Nearby Words: disruption, disruptive, disrupted, disrupting, disrupter

Obstruct

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

Usage example: this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions

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Disrupt is a synonym for obstruct. You can use "Disrupt" instead a verb "Obstruct".

Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing

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Common collocations

ability	disrupt ability	obstruct ability
movement	disrupt movement	obstruct movement
relationship	disrupt relationship	obstruct relationship
flow	disrupt flow	obstruct flow
Other words: way, plan, plans, operations, attempts, pathways.

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