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congest vs obstruct

obstruct vs congest

congest and obstruct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
congest No No Yes No
obstruct No No Yes No
As verbs, obstruct is a hypernym of congest; that is, obstruct is a word with a broader meaning than congest:
  • congest: become or cause to become obstructed
  • obstruct: block passage through
Other hypernyms of congest include block, close up, impede, jam, obturate, occlude.
congest (verb) obstruct (verb)
become or cause to become obstructed block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between congest and obstruct

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