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obstruct vs barricade

barricade vs obstruct

obstruct is not a noun while barricade is a noun.

obstruct and barricade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstruct No No Yes No
barricade Yes No Yes No
As verbs, barricade is a hyponym of obstruct; that is, barricade is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obstruct:
  • obstruct: block passage through
  • barricade: block off with barricades
obstruct (noun) barricade (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
obstruct (verb) barricade (verb)
block passage through block off with barricades
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight prevent access to by barricading
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of render unsuitable for passage
Difference between obstruct and barricade

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