obstructing

Definitions

Blocking or closing up a path, passage, or opening.

Hindering or preventing the progress, development, or accomplishment of something.

Examples

The fallen tree was obstructing the main road, causing a massive traffic jam.

She felt that his constant interruptions were obstructing her progress on the project.

Synonyms

blocking hindering impeding thwarting obstructive barring interfering

Antonyms

assisting aiding facilitating promoting clearing advancing helping