Definitions

obstructive

[uhb-struhk-tiv] / əbˈstrʌk tɪv /

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counter adj.
meddlesome adj.
opposed adj.
opposed/opposing adj.
oppositional adj.

ADJECTIVE

counter

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antithetical

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anti antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse hindering impeding obverse opposed reverse

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adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric polar

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agreeing harmonious similar

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concurring corresponding corroborating equal same

ADJECTIVE

meddlesome

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intrusive meddling nosy pushy

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busy busybody chiseling curious encumbering hindering impeding impertinent intermeddling interposing interrupting intruding kibitzing mischievous officious prying snooping snoopy tampering troublesome

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avoiding dodging ignorant

ADJECTIVE

opposed

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anti antithetical averse disputed hostile inimical opposing

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battling clashing combating conflicting confronting controverting counter crossing defending denying disagreeing disputing exposing facing gainsaying objecting protesting repelling rival warring

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against allergic antipathetic antonymous at cross-purposes at odds contrary defensive dissentient enemy in opposition incompatible irreconcilable opposite restrictive up against

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friendly kind

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in favor of

ADJECTIVE

opposed/opposing

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against the grain allergic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring

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aiding assisting compatible helping similar

ADJECTIVE

oppositional

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adversarial adverse against the grain allergic antagonistic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting opposed opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring

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obstructive

Stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the second and third leading causes of death in 2023, responsible for approximately 11 percent and six percent of total deaths respectively.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

A once-nightly oral medication significantly improved obstructive sleep apnea in a large phase 3 clinical trial presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

Those may be early signs of a problem like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

"The new powers are positive and will give more practical tools to deal with obstructive parking."

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Of all the dark, obstructive, enigmatic souls I had met in this bleak city, his was the darkest.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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