become obstructive
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
Indicates a change to a state of intentionally causing delays or problems.
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- The negotiations started smoothly, but then some parties began to become obstructive.
- If he continues to become obstructive, we will have to find another solution.
- Initially cooperative, the witness suddenly became obstructive during questioning.
- We cannot allow a single department to become obstructive to the entire project's progress.
- After the decision was made, some members felt aggrieved and began to become obstructive.
- His constant refusal to cooperate made him become obstructive to the team's efforts.
- The process will inevitably slow down if individuals choose to become obstructive.
- Despite initial promises, the local council seemed to become obstructive to the new development.
- She warned that without clear leadership, the group might become obstructive and inefficient.
- It's frustrating when people become obstructive just for the sake of delaying things.