obstruct

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to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:

After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.

Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.

An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.

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to try to stop something from happening or developing:

to obstruct a police investigation

He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.

He was charged with obstructing justice.

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