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What is another word for Barrier? – 130 Barrier Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obstacle hindrance impediment blockage blockade restriction limitation constraint hurdle fence wall screen partition divider separator boundary border edge rim brink threshold gate checkpoint dam barrier block stop impediment snag hitch delay detention obstruction encumbrance handicap disability

    Meaning of Barrier

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a barrier is "a fence, wall, or other structure or feature that prevents or obstructs movement or access"

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines a barrier as "a natural or artificial obstruction or hindrance"
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that a barrier is "something that prevents or makes it difficult for someone or something to move forward or to a particular place"

    Example Uses

    • The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, providing a natural barrier against storms and erosion
    • The language barrier made it difficult for the tourists to communicate with the locals
    • The company is trying to overcome the financial barrier to expanding its operations
    • The mountain range formed a barrier between the two countries, making trade and travel difficult

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    opening entrance gate passage route path way avenue approach access entry admission permission allowance clearance facilitation assistance aid help support facilitator enabler catalyst promoter advocate

    Related Nouns

    fence wall gate door screen partition divider separator boundary border edge rim brink threshold obstacle hindrance impediment restriction limitation constraint hurdle blockage blockade

    Related Verbs

    block obstruct hinder impede restrict limit constrain fence wall screen partition divide separate bound border edge rim brink threshold stop delay detain prevent

    Related Adjectives

    obstructive hindering impeding restrictive limiting constraining blocking fencing walled screened partitioned divided separate bounded bordered edged rimmed brinked thresholded stopping delaying detaining preventive