Difference between Occlude and Obstruct

What is the difference between Occlude and Obstruct?

Occlude as a verb is to obstruct, cover, or otherwise block an opening. while Obstruct as a verb is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. see synonyms at block.

Occlude

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block an opening.

Obstruct

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder: obstructed my progress.To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

We hope you now know whether to use Occlude or Obstruct in your sentence.

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