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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hindrance impediment barrier blockage obstacle obstructionism interference interruption disruption disturbance interruption encumbrance impedimenta snag hitch delay setback block barricade dam hurdle snag roadblock impediment stoppage interruption interposition contravention inhibition restraint restriction limitation prohibition taboo embargo ban barrier fence wall screen partition division separation detachment disconnection severance interruption break pause hiatus gap lacuna chasm void interval space hole breach fissure fracture crack rift split cleft cleavage division separation partition disunion schism discord disagreement conflict clash opposition resistance repulsion rejection denial refusal veto disallowance prohibition ban taboo restriction limitation constraint restraint curb check brake control regulation rule law ordinance decree edict fiat command order directive instruction guideline prescription proscription.

    Meaning of Obstruction

    The primary meaning of the word "obstruction" refers to the act of blocking or hindering something, or the state of being blocked or hindered.

    Definitions

    • The act of obstructing or the state of being obstructed
    • A thing that obstructs or blocks
    • The process of obstructing or the condition of being obstructed
    • Something that blocks or hinders progress, movement, or action
    • An obstacle or barrier that prevents or hinders something from happening or being done

    Etymology of Obstruction

    The word "obstruction" comes from the Latin "obstructio", which is derived from "ob" (against) and "struo" (to pile or build)
    The Latin "obstructio" is also related to "obstaculum", meaning obstacle or barrier
    The word "obstruction" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of blocking or hindering something, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to obstacles, barriers, and hindrances.

    Example Uses

    • The road was closed due to an obstruction caused by a fallen tree
    • The doctor removed the obstruction from the patient's airway
    • The new policy has caused an obstruction to the company's growth
    • The football player was accused of obstruction for blocking an opponent
    • The construction project was delayed due to an obstruction in the pipe

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    facilitation assistance aid help support promotion encouragement advancement progression movement flow freedom clearance opening access entry admission permission allowance enablement empowerment liberation release removal elimination destruction demolition annihilation eradication abolition repeal revocation cancellation voidance abolition negation denial rejection refusal prohibition ban taboo restriction limitation constraint restraint curb check brake control regulation rule law ordinance decree edict fiat command order directive instruction guideline prescription proscription.

    Related Nouns

    blockage barrier obstacle hindrance impediment encumbrance snag hitch delay setback block barricade dam hurdle roadblock interruption interposition contravention inhibition restraint restriction limitation prohibition taboo embargo ban fence wall screen partition division separation detachment disconnection severance break pause hiatus gap lacuna chasm void interval space hole breach fissure fracture crack rift split cleft cleavage division separation partition disunion schism discord disagreement conflict clash opposition resistance repulsion rejection denial refusal veto disallowance.

    Related Verbs

    block hinder obstruct impede delay detain restrain restrict limit prohibit ban taboo embargo fence wall screen partition divide separate detach disconnect sever break pause interrupt interpose contravene inhibit restrain curb check brake control regulate rule ordain decree command order direct instruct prescribe proscribe facilitate assist aid help support promote encourage advance move flow free clear open access admit permit allow enable empower liberate