Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌktɪd/
verb to block or hinder (a passage, opening, etc.)
A1 The fallen tree obstructed the path.
A2 The construction work obstructed traffic flow.
B1 The political protests obstructed the normal functioning of the city.
B2 The complex legal procedures obstructed justice from being served.
C1 The corrupt officials obstructed the investigation into the scandal.
C2 The company's unethical practices obstructed competition in the market.
adjective blocked or hindered
A1 The path was obstructed by fallen branches.
A2 The view of the mountains was obstructed by thick fog.
B1 The construction site was obstructed by safety barriers.
B2 The investigation was obstructed by lack of cooperation from key witnesses.
C1 The legal process was obstructed by bureaucratic red tape.
C2 The negotiations were obstructed by conflicting interests among the parties involved.
formal The view of the mountains was obstructed by thick fog.
informal I couldn't see the stage because my view was obstructed by tall people.
slang The graffiti on the wall obstructed the clean look of the building.
figurative Her stubbornness obstructed any chance of compromise in the negotiation.
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