obstruct
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~ hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
obstruct
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~ block passage through; "obstruct the path"
obstruct
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~ shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
obtain
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~ receive a specified treatment (abstract); "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"
obtain
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~ be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
obtain
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~ come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?"
obtrude
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~ thrust oneself in as if by force; "The colors don't intrude on the viewer"
obtund
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~ reduce the edge or violence of; "obtunded reflexes"
obturate
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~ block passage through; "obstruct the path"
obviate
— Verb
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~ prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"