Obstruct and Restrict

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Obstruct

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

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Restrict is a synonym for obstruct in impede topic. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Obstruct", when it comes to topics like hold up.

Nearby Words: obstruction, obstructive, obstructing

Restrict

Restrict verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Usage example: will restrict access to the laboratory

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Obstruct is a synonym for restrict in hinder topic. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Restrict".

Nearby Words: restraint, restriction, restrictive, restricting

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ability	obstruct ability	restrict ability
view	obstruct view	restrict view
movement	obstruct movement	restrict movement
progress	obstruct progress	restrict progress
Other words: line, flow, characters, access, coins, players, movements.

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