Meaning of the word obstructive in English
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obstructive
US /əbˈstrʌk.t̬ɪv/
UK /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/
Adjective
1.
causing an obstruction or blockage
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The police removed the obstructive vehicle from the road.
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There was an obstructive growth in his airway.
2.
deliberately unhelpful and tending to prevent progress or development
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The committee's obstructive tactics delayed the project for months.
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He was accused of being obstructive during the investigation.
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