Obstruct and Resist

Obstruct

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

Resist and obstruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Obstruct".

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems

Obstruct and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Resist".

Common collocations

ability obstruct ability resist ability
authority obstruct authority resist authority
elements obstruct elements resist elements
attempts obstruct attempts resist attempts
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