jam vs obstruct

obstruct vs jam

jam is a noun but obstruct is not a noun.

jam and obstruct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jam	Yes	No	Yes	No
obstruct	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, jam and obstruct are synonyms defined as:

jam and obstruct: block passage through

Other synonyms of jam include block, close up, impede, obturate, occlude.

jam (noun)	obstruct (noun)
deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
preserve of crushed fruit
a dense crowd of people
informal terms for a difficult situation

jam (verb)	obstruct (verb)
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals	block passage through
crowd or pack to capacity	shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
get stuck and immobilized	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
block passage through
crush or bruise
press tightly together or cram
push down forcibly

Difference between jam and obstruct

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