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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Examples
- 1.His brother blocked him at every turn
Hypernym
prevent 1
verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
EnglishDerivationally related form
blockage 3
noun
the act of blocking
blockage 1
noun
the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
Hyponym
stonewall 1
verb
obstruct or hinder any discussion
filibuster 1
verb
obstruct deliberately by delaying
check 10
verb
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
hang 11
verb
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
bottleneck 1
verb
slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
