| NOUN | artifact | obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta | any structure that makes progress difficult |
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| state | obstruction, blockage | the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction | |
| cognition | obstruction, obstacle | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted | |
| act | obstruction | the act of obstructing / obstructing | |
| act | obstruction | getting in someone's way |
| Sounds | ahbstrah'kshahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | Any structure that makes progress difficult. | |
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| Synonyms | obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta | |
| Narrower | bar | An obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal |
| barrier | A structure or object that impedes free movement | |
| blockade | prevents access or progress | |
| blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage | An obstruction in a pipe or tube | |
| hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference | Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | |
| obstacle | An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | |
| tumbler | A movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown | |
| Broader | structure, construction | A thing constructed |
| Spanish | impedimento, obstáculo, obstrucción | |
| Catalan | impediment, obstacle, obstrucció | |
| Meaning | The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction. | |
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| Synonym | blockage | |
| Narrower | intestinal obstruction, ileus | Blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel |
| tamponade, tamponage | Blockage or closure (as of a wound / wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding) | |
| Broader | physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition | The condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| Meaning | Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted. | |
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| Example | "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" | |
| Synonym | obstacle | |
| Narrower | barrier, roadblock | Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective |
| hang-up, hitch, rub, snag | An unforeseen obstacle | |
| hurdle | An obstacle that you are expected to overcome | |
| stymie, stymy | A thwarting and distressing situation | |
| Broader | hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap | Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress |
| Spanish | barrera, dificultad, impedimento, obstáculo, obstrucción, traba | |
| Catalan | obstacle, obstrucció, trava | |
| Meaning | The act of obstructing / obstructing. | |
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| Example | "obstruction of justice" | |
| Narrower | blockage, closure, occlusion | The act of blocking |
| obstruction of justice | impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court) | |
| stall, stalling | A tactic used to mislead or delay | |
| Broader | hindrance, hinderance, interference | The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding |
| Spanish | obstrucción | |
| Catalan | obstrucció | |
| Verbs | obstruct | block passage through |
| obstruct | hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | |
| Meaning | Getting in someone's way. | |
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| Narrower | blocking, block | The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements |
| check | obstructing an opponent in ice hockey | |
| Broader | maneuver, manoeuvre, play | A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill |
| Catalan | obstrucción | |
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