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Meaning of blocker
A person or thing that blocks or obstructs something.
Etymology of blocker
The word "blocker" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "block" and the suffix "-er", which forms an agent noun, with the meaning of a person or thing that performs the action of blocking
Synonyms
obstacle
hindrance
barrier
impediment
obstruction
blockage
stoppage
snag
hitch
delay
impedimenta
encumbrance
hindrance
obstacle
obstruction
barrier
block
stop
halt
interruption
interference
interruption
disruptor
inhibitor
interceptor
intervenor
meddler
interferer
interrupter
stopper
damper
spoilsport
Definitions
- A person who blocks or obstructs something, especially a player in a team sport who blocks an opponent
- A drug or other agent that blocks a particular physiological process or inhibits a particular reaction
- A device or thing that blocks or obstructs something, such as a blocker on a railway
Usage Examples
- The blocker on the football team prevented the opponent from advancing
- The new drug acts as a blocker to prevent the spread of the disease
- The blocker on the railway track prevented the train from proceeding
Antonyms
facilitator
helper
assistant
aide
supporter
advocate
promoter
encourager
enabler
expediter
accelerator
catalyst
motivator
stimulator
booster
enhancer
improver
optimizer
perfectionist
assistant
associate
collaborator
coordinator