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Obstruction (Noun)

Meaning 1

Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination 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".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Obstacle

Hypernyms

  • Baulk
  • Check
  • Handicap
  • Hindrance
  • Deterrent
  • Balk
  • Impediment

Hyponyms

  • Rub
  • Snag
  • Stymie
  • Barrier
  • Hurdle
  • Hang-up

Meaning 2

Any structure that makes progress difficult.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Obstructor
  • Obstructer
  • Impedimenta
  • Impediment

Hypernyms

  • Construction

Hyponyms

  • Interference
  • Occlusion
  • Preventative
  • Encumbrance
  • Stop
  • Preventive
  • Incumbrance
  • Block
  • Stoppage
  • Hitch
  • Hinderance
  • Closure

Meaning 3

The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Blockage

Hypernyms

  • Physiological Condition
  • Physiological State

Hyponyms

  • Ileus
  • Tamponage

Meaning 4

The act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Interference
  • Hinderance

Hyponyms

  • Occlusion
  • Stalling
  • Closure

Related Words

  • Obstruct (verb)

Meaning 5

Getting in someone's way.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Manoeuvre
  • Play

Hyponyms

  • Block
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