Synonyms of obstructed

obstructed 1 of 2

adjective

as in blocked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blocked
• hindered
• excluded
• stopped
• prevented
• impeded
• precluded
• refused
• rejected
• shut out
• suppressed
• revoked
• repressed
• vetoed
• unsanctioned
• ruled out
• disallowed
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• unseemly
• disapproved
• ineffable
• unmentionable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• acceptable
• permissible
• allowable
• appropriate
• legitimate
• lawful
• endorsed
• legal
• authorized
• permissive
• tolerable
• approved
• okay
• certified
• accepted
• endurable
• bearable
• allowed
• licensed
• accredited
• warranted
• sanctioned
• sufferable
• OK
• supported
• promoted
• granted
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• indorsed
• mandatory
• ordered
• vouchsafed
• proper
• condoned
• countenanced
• tolerated
• seemly
• unobjectionable
• accorded
• brooked

obstructed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of obstruct

1

as in impeded

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impeded
• hampered
• hindered
• embarrassed
• handicapped
• blocked
• delayed
• inhibited
• stymied
• clogged
• cramped
• trammelled
• disrupted
• short-circuited
• encumbered
• interfered (with)
• constrained
• tied up
• fettered
• restrained
• hobbled
• handcuffed
• trammeled
• shackled
• held back
• thwarted
• frustrated
• manacled
• tied
• hog-tied
• bound
• stifled
• curbed
• cramped one's style
• balked
• gave a hard time
• held up
• reined
• checked
• retained
• retarded
• tethered
• barricaded
• choked
• arrested
• blockaded
• sabotaged
• baffled
• braked
• confined
• strangled
• chained
• roadblocked
• derailed
• leashed
• mired
• foiled
• bogged (down)
• suffocated
• smothered
• stumped
• muzzled
• haltered
• suppressed
• repressed
• hemmed (in)
• hedged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aided
• helped
• assisted
• facilitated
• opened
• cleared
• released
• liberated
• freed
• untied
• loosened
• encouraged
• unplugged
• unstopped
• smoothed
• unclogged
• promoted
• made way
• furthered

2

as in jammed

to prevent passage through by filling with something

at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blocked
• jammed
• occluded
• congested
• filled
• clogged
• choked
• flooded
• stopped (up)
• stuffed
• dammed
• clotted
• plugged (up)
• gummed (up)
• packed
• overwhelmed
• corked
• stoppered
• gridlocked
• silted
• inundated
• bunged
• stoppled
• swamped
• glutted
• spiled
• furred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cleared
• opened (up)
• freed
• unplugged
• excavated
• unblocked
• hollowed (out)
• scooped (out)
• unstopped
• unclogged
• emptied
• lightened

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of obstructed

Verb

There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box. —Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024

The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties. —Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024