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Meaning of obstruction
The primary meaning of the word "obstruction" is something that blocks or impedes progress or movement.
Etymology of obstruction
The word "obstruction" comes from the Latin words "ob" meaning "against" and "structio" meaning "a building" or "a pile", and the Latin word "obstruere" meaning "to block" or "to hinder"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical or metaphorical blockages
Synonyms
impediment
hindrance
barrier
blockage
obstacle
obstructionism
encumbrance
restriction
limitation
constraint
impedimenta
snag
hitch
delay
slowdown
block
bar
barricade
stoppage
interruption
disruption
interference
interruption
interdiction
prohibition
embargo
ban
taboo
prohibition
veto
blockage
congestion
bottleneck
gridlock
logjam
snag
hitch
catch
stumbling block
hurdle
obstacle course
Definitions
- The act of obstructing or blocking something, or the state of being obstructed
- * A thing that obstructs or blocks something, such as a blockage or barrier
- * The act of deliberately blocking or hindering something, such as a process or procedure
Usage Examples
- The road was closed due to an obstruction caused by a fallen tree
- * The new policy has been an obstruction to the company's growth and development
- * The doctor had to remove the obstruction from the patient's airway to save their life
Antonyms
facilitation
assistance
help
aid
support
clearance
removal
elimination
eradication
destruction
abolition
annulment
cancellation
repeal
clearance
liberation
freedom
openness
accessibility
ease
simplicity
clarity
straightforwardness
directness