obstructing
v.v. blocking a path or stopping someone from moving or seeing clearly. You use this when something is in the way and makes it hard to pass.
v. blocking or hindering a passage, view, or progress by being in the way. Present participle of 'obstruct'; functions as a transitive verb requiring a direct object.
The fallen tree is obstructing the road.
A large truck parked on the corner is obstructing the view for drivers turning onto the main street.
The defense attorney argued that the new evidence was inadmissible, claiming the prosecution was intentionally obstructing the legal process by withholding documents.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in legal contexts regarding the 'obstruction of justice'.
He was obstructing to the path.He was obstructing the path.Obstruct is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'to'.