Block (verb)
Synonyms: block, hinder, hamper, hold back, obstruct
block: to prevent something from passing along something
Example: The pipe is blocked with dead leaves. The crash blocked the road for
hours.
hinder: to make it difficult for someone to do something
Example: Snow hindered the efforts of the rescuers.
hamper: to prevent something from happening or moving normally
Example: Lack of funds is hampering our development project. The heavy bags
hampered her progress.
hold back: not to go forwards, or stop someone or something from going forwards
Example: Most of the crowd held back until they saw it was safe. The water was held back by a small bank of earth.
obstruct: to prevent someone from doing something
Example: He obstructed their plans by making many complaints.
