Both Uses
obstruct
in
Death and the King's Horseman
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- Tell these women to stop obstructing me in the performance of my duty.†
Chpt 3 *obstructing = blocking or interfering
- What gives you the right to obstruct our leader of men in the performance of his duty?†
Chpt 3obstruct = block or interfere
Definitions:
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(1)
(obstruct) to block, slow down, or interfere with movement, progress, or actionThe exact meaning of obstruct can depend upon its context. For example:
- "obstruct the path" -- block passage through
- "obstruct justice" -- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
- "obstruct her view" -- get in the way so as to hide from sight
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)