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obstruct vs blockade

blockade vs obstruct

obstruct is not a noun while blockade is a noun.

obstruct and blockade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obstruct No No Yes No
blockade Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blockade is a hyponym of obstruct; that is, blockade is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obstruct:
  • obstruct: block passage through
  • blockade: obstruct access to
As verbs, obstruct and blockade are synonyms defined as:
  • obstruct and blockade: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other synonyms of obstruct include block, embarrass, hinder, stymie, stymy.
obstruct (noun) blockade (noun)
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
prevents access or progress
obstruct (verb) blockade (verb)
block passage through impose a blockade on
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight obstruct access to
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of render unsuitable for passage
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Difference between obstruct and blockade

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