OBSTRUCTION

Definition:

1. [noun] any structure that makes progress difficult
   Synonyms: obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
   
   
2. [noun] the state or condition of being obstructed
   Synonyms: blockage
   
   
3. [noun] something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of immagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
   Synonyms: obstacle
   
   
4. [noun] the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
   
   
5. [noun] getting in someone's way
   
   

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Related Words:

• bar
• barrier
• blockade
• blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
• hindrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
• obstacle
• tumbler
• intestinal obstruction, ileus
• tamponade, tamponage
• barrier, roadblock
• hang-up, hitch, rub, snag
• hurdle
• stymie
• blockage, closure, occlusion
• stall, stalling
• obstruction of justice
• blocking, block, interference
• check

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