Obstruct and Promote

Opposite meaning words

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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Promote is an antonym for obstruct in topics: impede, prevent.

Promote verb - To help the growth or development of.

Usage example: a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

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Obstruct is an antonym for promote in help topic.

view	obstruct view	promote view
work	obstruct work	promote work
line	obstruct line	promote line
way	obstruct way	promote way
Other words: characters, agenda.

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