obstruct
verb (used with object)
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
obstructing
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present participleof obstruct.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A jury convicted Baca in 2017 on charges of obstructing justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“There used to be three eucalyptus there, but the hotel owner cut them down because they were obstructing his view.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
A second defendant Abubakar Adamu, 35, the driver of the stationary lorry the car collided with, denies a charge against him of obstructing the free flow of traffic.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Paris was one of the first cities to adopt e-scooters, but growing concern about dangerous driving and obstructing pavements led to for-hire e-scooters being outlawed.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“And if you and your fluorescent uniform don’t get out of my way, I’ll yank your operating license and have you thrown into the cells for obstructing an LEP officer.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
