obstruct
verbHow many syllables in obstruct?
There are 2 syllables in the word obstruct.Divide obstruct into syllables:
ob · struct
How to pronounce obstruct:
Definition of obstruct:
- obstruct (verb):
- to block a way with an obstacle
- to block or close up by an obstacle
Synonyms for obstruct:
block
blockade
bottleneck
check
embarrass
filibuster
forbid
foreclose
forestall
hang
hinder
preclude
prevent
stonewall
stymy
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