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Synonyms & Similar Words
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
barrier
impedimenta
obstruction
obstacle course
stumbling block
snag
hitch
catch
delay
interruption
interruptioner
interdict
prohibition
injunction
restraint
stop
halt
stay
dam
barrage
blockage
clog
congestion
encumbrance
hindrance
snag
trap
obstructionist
opposer
resister
withholder
denier
refuser
rejecter
repeller
stopper
stopperer
Meaning of Blocker
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a blocker is an object, person, or circumstance that obstructs or hinders something, especially a person who blocks someone or something, or a device for blocking something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines a blocker as one that blocks, a device for blocking, or a football player who blocks opponents.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes a blocker as a person or thing that prevents something from happening or succeeding, or a device that prevents something from moving or flowing.
Example Uses
- The new policy is a blocker to the company's growth, as it restricts investment in research and development.
- The blocker in the football game tackled the opponent, preventing them from advancing.
- The spam blocker on my email account filters out unwanted messages.
- The road blocker caused a traffic jam, delaying commuters on their way to work.