hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; His brother blocked him at every turn

[ Syn: blockade , block , hinder , stymie , stymy , embarrass ]

block passage through; obstruct the path

[ Syn: obturate , impede , occlude , jam , block , close up ]

shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage; The trees obstruct my view of the mountains

[ Syn: block ]