cannot pass; deliberately obstruct; feel sorry
Meanings
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cannot get past; blocked; impassable
Describes a literal physical obstruction.
The road ahead is under repair, cars can't get through.
The river channel is too narrow, big ships can't pass.
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This door is too low; I can only get through by ducking my head.
verb
to make things difficult for someone; to be hard on someone
Describes an intentional act to obstruct or cause trouble for someone, often in interpersonal relationships.
He's deliberately making things hard for you; just ignore him.
The boss is always giving me a hard time, making my job very difficult.
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Everyone, don't give him a hard time; this matter is already difficult enough.
verb
to feel bad about something; to have a guilty conscience; to be sorry
Describes a feeling of guilt or discomfort over having inconvenienced or wronged someone.
I feel really bad about making you come all this way for nothing.
He's helped me so much; if I were to refuse him, I'd feel terribly guilty.
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Seeing him so disappointed, I felt really sorry.