Obstruct and Suppress

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

Suppress verb - To hold back the normal growth of.

Usage example: pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere

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Obstruct and suppress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Suppress".

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