阻む — meaning in English

English meaning

• block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
• deter verb To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
• oppose verb To disagree with or actively resist something.
• thwart verb To stop someone from succeeding at a plan; to block or frustrate it.

Senses

阻む is used for these senses in English:

• deter (transitive) To prevent something from happening.
• oppose To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

block — full definition

1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

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