obstruct
verb (used with object)
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
obstructively
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a word derived from
obstruct.
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a word derived from
obstructive.
obstructiveadjectiveblocking a passage or view.
Example Sentences
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We must lay hold upon and set to work for a higher civilization the motives and purposes that in the past have worked obstructively, and now destructively.
From The Psychology of Nations A Contribution to the Philosophy of History by G.E. Partridge
But our Government departments knew better: their problem was how to win the war with Augustus on their backs, well-meaning, brave, patriotic, but obstructively fussy, self-important, imbecile, and disastrous.
From Augustus Does His Bit by Bernard Shaw
"He can remember quite well when he is hypnotized," she said obstructively.
From The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West
Pettler, whose Technical Section was now part of Inspection, and Wilson, of Gages, were two of those who talked largely and glowingly, but acted obstructively if they acted at all.
From Triplanetary by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith
Two other houses were going up across the street, and a trench for a new sewer had been opened obstructively.
From Together by Robert Herrick
