obstruct Synonyms

embarrass impede restricting retard scotch short circuit slow spigot ward off interfere spile stalling stay stop stopper stopple restrict proscribe interrupt jam limit louvre mesmerical obviate occlude oppose overcrowd plug preclude preempt prevent prohibit thwart trammel to bar put back set back pre-empt hog-tie hold up dam up stymie stymy stonewall slow up bog down sabotage hang up throw cold water on immobilise