1. (

• obstruct ,
• blockade ,
• block ,
• hinder ,
• stymie ,
• stymy ,
• embarrass

) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" ;

2. (

• obstruct ,
• obturate ,
• impede ,
• occlude ,
• jam ,
• block ,
• close_up

) block passage through; "obstruct the path" ;

3. (

• obstruct ,
• block

) 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" ;