Obstruct and Repel

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Obstruct

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
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Repel and obstruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Obstruct".
Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing

Repel

Repel verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day
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Obstruct and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Repel".
Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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movement obstruct movement repel movement
team obstruct team repel team
enemies obstruct enemies repel enemies
creatures obstruct creatures repel creatures
Other words: attempts.
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