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obstaculizar

[ɔ̃s.ta.ku.li.ˈzaɾ]
verb
to obstruct, to hinder, to block
1. to place obstacles in the way of; to impede or prevent progress
The fallen tree obstaculized our path.
A árvore caída obstaculizou nosso caminho.
2. to create difficulties or impediments to an action or process
Bureaucracy obstaculizes business development.
A burocracia obstaculiza o desenvolvimento dos negócios.
3. to stand in the way of; to be an obstacle to
Financial constraints obstaculize the project.
As limitações financeiras obstaculizam o projeto.
Synonyms
obstruirimpedirdificultarentravarembaraçarbloquear
Antonyms
facilitarpromoveracelerardesobstruirdesembaraçar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstaculizar
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
obstaculizar
less common; prefer 'obstruir' or 'impedir'

Related Idioms & Phrases

obstaculizar o caminho
obstaculizar a passagem
obstaculizar o progresso
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