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blockade vs obstruct

obstruct vs blockade

blockade is a noun but obstruct is not a noun.

blockade and obstruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blockade Yes No Yes No
obstruct No No Yes No
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of blockade; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than blockade:
  • blockade: obstruct access to
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of blockade include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of blockade; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than blockade:
  • blockade: render unsuitable for passage
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of blockade include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
As verbs, blockade and obstruct are synonyms defined as:
  • blockade and obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other synonyms of blockade include block, embarrass, hinder, stymie, stymy.
blockade (noun) obstruct (noun)
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
prevents access or progress
blockade (verb) obstruct (verb)
impose a blockade on block passage through
obstruct access to 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
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between blockade and obstruct

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