Definition for Obstructive:

• Hindering; causing impediment.

Synonyms for Obstructive:

• adj.

  •counter (adjective)
  • antipodean,
  • antithetical,
  • polar,
  • reverse,
  • converse,
  • antipodal,
  • contrasting,
  • contradictory,
  • diametric,
  • antagonistic,
  • conflicting,
  • Against,
  • obverse,
  • contrary.

• n.

  •
  • contentious,
  • troublesome,
  • bad,
  • invidious,
  • disruptive,
  • adverse,
  • difficult,
  • problematic,
  • fraught,
  • embarrassing.
  •preventative (noun)
  • preventative.
  •preventive (noun)
  • preventive.

• Other synonyms:

  •adj.
  • anti,
  • at odds,
  • counter,
  • dissentient,
  • in opposition,
  • opposed,
  • Intermeddling,
  • kibitzing,
  • against the grain,
  • at cross-purposes,
  • up against,
  • at cross purposes.
  •n.
  • hindering,
  • impeding,
  • Clogging.

Paraphrases for Obstructive:

• Equivalence

  • Noun, singular or mass
    obstructionist.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    clogged.
  • Verb, past participle
    Resisted, opposed, Greeted.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    obstructionism.

Antonyms for Obstructive:

• adj.

  • counter
    concurring, same, corresponding, equal, harmonious, Corroborating, similar, agreeing.
  • meddlesome
    Avoiding, dodging, ignorant.
  • opposed
    in favor of, friendly, kind.
  • opposed/opposing
    helping, compatible, Assisting, Aiding.
  • Other antonyms:
    permissive.

Obstructive Sentence Examples:

• It was often unjust and generally obstructive.

• Government is then at once irrelevant and mischievous - a mere obstructive nuisance.