Obstruct and Rive

Obstruct

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

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

Rive

Rive verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Obstruct and rive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Rive".

Nearby Words: river, riven, Riva, riving

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