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obstructionist

IPA: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

KK: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who deliberately prevents or delays progress, especially in politics, by using tactics to block decisions or actions.

Example: The obstructionist in the committee used various tactics to delay the vote on the new law.

obstructive

IPA: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

KK: /əbˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a blockage or making it difficult for something to happen or move.

Example: The obstructive behavior of the traffic made it hard for the emergency vehicles to reach the scene.

obstructiveness

IPA: /əbˈstrʌktɪvnəs/

KK: /əb'strʌktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing difficulty or hindrance to progress or movement.

Example: His obstructiveness made it hard for the team to complete the project on time.

obstructor

IPA: /əbˈstrʌktər/

KK: /əbˈstrʌktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that blocks or hinders progress or movement.

Example: The fallen tree was an obstructor on the road, making it difficult for cars to pass.

obtain

IPA: /əˈbeɪn/

KK: /əbˈteɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To succeed or to be established and accepted in a certain context.

Example: The old traditions still obtain in some communities today.

transitive verb

Definition: To succeed in getting something, usually through effort or planning.

Example: She worked hard to obtain a scholarship for her studies.

obtainable

IPA: /əˈbeɪnəbl/

KK: /əbˈteɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be gotten or acquired.

Example: The information you need is obtainable from the library.

obtainment

IPA: /əˈbteɪnmənt/

KK: /əbˈteɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of getting or acquiring something.

Example: The obtainment of the necessary permits took longer than expected.

obtrude

IPA: /əbˈtruːd/

KK: /əbˈtruːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To force oneself into a situation or to become noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He tends to obtrude his opinions during discussions, even when they are not asked for.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or force something forward or into a place where it is unwelcome or unwanted.

Example: He did not mean to obtrude his opinions on others during the discussion.

obtruder

IPA: /əbˈtruːdə/

KK: /əbˈtruːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who intrudes or forces themselves into a situation or conversation without invitation or welcome.

Example: The obtruder interrupted our meeting with unnecessary comments.

obtrusive

IPA: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

KK: /əbˈtruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that stands out too much or is too noticeable, often in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.

Example: The obtrusive advertisements made it hard to enjoy the view.

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