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barricade vs obstruct

obstruct vs barricade

barricade is a noun but obstruct is not a noun.

barricade and obstruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barricade Yes No Yes No
obstruct No No Yes No
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of barricade; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than barricade:
  • barricade: block off with barricades
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of barricade include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of barricade; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than barricade:
  • barricade: prevent access to by barricading
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of barricade include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of barricade; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than barricade:
  • barricade: render unsuitable for passage
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of barricade include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
barricade (noun) obstruct (noun)
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
barricade (verb) obstruct (verb)
block off with barricades block passage through
prevent access to by barricading shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
render unsuitable for passage hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between barricade and obstruct

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