obstruction

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. (countable, uncountable) Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
3. (countable, uncountable) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonyms

hindrance

obstacle

impediment

block

barrier

Hindrance

interference

blockage

check

prevention

opposition

blockade

blocking

stoppage

inhibition

clog

barricade

congestion

dam

stumbling block

interdiction

disturbance

hurdle

hinder

hitch

resistance

bar

stopper

stonewalling

stopping

obstructor

obstructer

objection

plug

interruption

interception

embarrassment

jam

impede

impedimenta

encumbrance

stop

🛑

difficulty

hamper

impeding

occlusion

restraint

defense

debarment

cover

Translations

obstacle

Hindernis

εμπόδιο

belemmering

obstruction

ostacolo

obstáculo

empêchement

obstrucción

حاجز

obstacle

engel

opstructie

opstakel

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Etymology

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).