obstruct
verb (used with object)
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
obstructed
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past participleof obstruct.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof obstruct.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
obstructverb (used with object)to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
Example Sentences
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It also raised fears that countryside views could be "obstructed and destroyed by the massive data centre and associated operations".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
You don’t know where either track goes beyond the bottom of the hill, and you can’t see whether either track is obstructed.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general said the agency has systematically obstructed its work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
“But Novis, if I find out you helped her in any way, or obstructed my investigation in any way, you’ll be guilty of treason in time of war.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
