Obstruct and Restrain

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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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Restrain is a synonym for obstruct in bar topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Obstruct", when it comes to topics like prevent.

Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Usage example: the victim's family members were unable to restrain their emotions upon hearing the verdict

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Obstruct is a synonym for restrain in hinder topic. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Restrain", if it concerns topics such as block, bar.

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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sense	obstruct sense	restrain sense
ability	obstruct ability	restrain ability
way	obstruct way	restrain way
target	obstruct target	restrain target
Other words: enemies.

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