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be obstructive
[/biː əbˈstrʌktɪv/]
verb phrase
ser obstrutor/obstruccionista
1.
to deliberately prevent or hinder progress, cooperation, or the smooth functioning of something
The opposing party was being obstructive during the negotiations.
O partido da oposição estava sendo obstruccionista durante as negociações.
2.
to block or impede the way or passage
Don't be obstructive and let us pass through.
Não seja obstrutivo e deixe-nos passar.
NYC Slang
be a roadblock; throw up roadblocks
Synonyms
be uncooperative
hinder
obstruct
block
impede
be difficult
be unhelpful
Antonyms
be cooperative
be helpful
facilitate
assist
enable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser obstruccionista
most common in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ser obstrutor
also commonly used
Portugal
ser obstrucionista
European Portuguese spelling variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw a wrench in the works
throw a spanner in the works
put a spoke in someone's wheel
stand in the way
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