Obstruct and Shut

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Obstruct

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

Shut

Shut verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.
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Obstruct and shut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Shut".
Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

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way obstruct way shut way
face obstruct face shut face

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  • This is despite the fact that under the Qun, a Mage Hawke would be considered Saarebas and forced to have their mouth sewn shut, wear a visor to obstruct their vision and be kept collared and chained at all times.
    Source: The Scrappy / Dragon Age
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