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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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday had denied Israel was obstructing the process.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Cleveland Police said Gye Worthy has been charged with common assault and obstructing police and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court in October.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
By obstructing vaccine deliveries and restricting immunization teams in the areas they control, they have left nearly five million Yemeni children without routine vaccinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
De Roos was on the offensive again, trying to spoil Kwang’s show with the same questions about his role in the boycotts, suggesting that he was obstructing the efforts of the police and community groups.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
