Obstruction
Obstruction noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Ruining and obstruction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruining" instead a noun "Obstruction".
Ruining
Ruining noun - Destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined.
Obstruction and ruining are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruction" instead a noun "Ruining".
Both words in one sentence
- She allows Paul Allen Warner to get his office back to work the day after the murders, ruining the crime scene, and all she does in threaten him with an obstruction of justice, no actual action is taken.
Source: Police Are Useless / Video Games
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