Obstruction
nounəb'strəkʃən
Noun
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
“the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan”
Similar:Obstaclethe act of obstructing
“obstruction of justice”
Type of:HindranceInterferenceHinderanceany structure that makes progress difficult
Type of:StructureConstructionthe physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
Similar:Blockagegetting in someone's way
Type of:ManeuverManoeuvrePlay
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Similar Words
- Impediment
- Impedimenta
- Obstructer
- Obstructor
- Obstacle
- Blockage
- Obstruct