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Detailed Synonyms for obstruction in English

obstruction:

obstruction [the ~] nomen

  1. the obstruction
    the impediment; the obstruction; the hindrance
  2. the obstruction
    the hindrance; the impediment; the obstruction; the obstacle; the trouble; the block; the thwarting; the stonewalling
  3. the obstruction
    the resistance; the sabotage; the hindrance; the obstruction; the opposition
  4. the obstruction
    the congelation; the obstruction; the stoppage
  5. the obstruction
    the obstruction; the blockage; the obstacle
  6. the obstruction
    – getting in someone's way 1
    the obstruction
    – getting in someone's way 1
  7. the obstruction
    – the act of obstructing 1
    the obstruction
    – the act of obstructing 1
  8. the obstruction
    – any structure that makes progress difficult 1
    the impediment; the obstruction; the obstructor; the impedimenta; the obstructer
    – any structure that makes progress difficult 1
  9. the obstruction
    – something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 1
    the obstruction; the obstacle
    – something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 1
    • obstruction [the ~] nomen
      • the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan1
    • obstacle [the ~] nomen
      • lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement1
      • the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education1
  10. the obstruction
    – the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction 1
    the obstruction; the blockage
    – the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction 1

Related Words for "obstruction":

  • obstructions

Alternate Synonyms for "obstruction":


Related Definitions for "obstruction":

  1. getting in someone's way1
  2. the act of obstructing1
    • obstruction of justice1
  3. any structure that makes progress difficult1
  4. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted1
    • the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan1
  5. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction1

Related Synonyms for obstruction