Synonyms of obstructed

obstructed 1 of 2

adjective

as in blocked

Related Words

• blocked
• hindered
• excluded
• stopped
• prevented
• impeded
• precluded
• refused
• rejected
• shut out
• suppressed
• revoked
• repressed
• vetoed
• unsanctioned
• ruled out
• disallowed
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• unseemly
• disapproved
• ineffable
• unmentionable

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• acceptable
• permissible
• allowable
• appropriate
• legitimate
• lawful
• legal
• endorsed
• authorized
• permissive
• tolerable
• approved
• certified
• accepted
• endurable
• bearable
• allowed
• licensed
• accredited
• warranted
• sanctioned
• sufferable
• OK
• supported
• promoted
• granted
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• mandatory
• ordered
• vouchsafed
• proper
• condoned
• countenanced
• tolerated
• seemly
• unobjectionable
• accorded
• brooked

obstructed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of obstruct

1

as in impeded

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impeded
• hampered
• hindered
• embarrassed
• handicapped
• blocked
• delayed
• inhibited
• stymied
• clogged
• cramped
• short-circuited
• disrupted
• encumbered
• interfered (with)
• tied up
• fettered
• hobbled
• constrained
• restrained
• handcuffed
• trammeled
• shackled
• held back
• thwarted
• manacled
• frustrated
• hog-tied
• tied
• bound
• curbed
• stifled
• cramped one's style
• balked
• gave a hard time
• held up
• reined
• retained
• checked
• retarded
• tethered
• barricaded
• arrested
• blockaded
• choked
• sabotaged
• braked
• baffled
• confined
• chained
• roadblocked
• strangled
• derailed
• leashed
• mired
• foiled
• bogged (down)
• suffocated
• smothered
• stumped
• muzzled
• haltered
• suppressed
• repressed
• hemmed (in)
• hedged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aided
• helped
• assisted
• facilitated
• opened
• cleared
• released
• liberated
• freed
• untied
• loosened
• encouraged
• unplugged
• unstopped
• smoothed
• unclogged
• promoted
• made way
• furthered

2

as in jammed

to prevent passage through by filling with something

at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blocked
• jammed
• occluded
• congested
• filled
• clogged
• choked
• flooded
• stopped (up)
• stuffed
• dammed
• clotted
• plugged (up)
• gummed (up)
• packed
• overwhelmed
• corked
• stoppered
• gridlocked
• silted
• inundated
• bunged
• stoppled
• swamped
• glutted
• spiled
• furred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cleared
• opened (up)
• freed
• unplugged
• excavated
• unblocked
• hollowed (out)
• scooped (out)
• unstopped
• unclogged
• emptied
• lightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obstructed

Adjective

Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Some obstructed views in a modern stadium are unavoidable, and staircases always present an issue for designers trying to incorporate fan movement and pack in as many seats as possible. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Stout’s attorney argued that Fox, who is a Paradise resident who survived the 2018 Camp Fire suffering from PTSD, had an obstructed view as the car caught fire in 2024. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026

StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025

Gone were the giant inflated Brown statues that appeared during recent Breezy Bowl shows (and at his Tycoon Music Festival appearance here in April), which prompted concertgoer complaints about obstructed views. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025

Verb

License plates need to be clearly visible and not obstructed. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The technology helps robots manipulate objects and navigate around obstacles using touch, including when visual information is unavailable or obstructed. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

But then, on the punt attempt, practice-squad call-up running back Tyus sprinted through the line and obstructed the punt. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Check that your home’s vents aren’t obstructed by blinds, furniture, or dirt. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

Investigators said that several errors led to the deadly crash on July 28, 2025, including not assigning a lookout when his view was obstructed. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

And there are a handful of seats at the top of the upper deck adjacent to the scoreboards that have obstructed views of one corner of the field, so few dozen fans will find a less than premium experience. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Reigns was obstructed from doing his usual moves without feeling any pain. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

In reality, such a deal was obstructed by the Houthis themselves. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026