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View usage for: (ɒbstrʌkʃən) Word forms: plural obstructions1. countable nounAn obstruction is something that blocks a road or path. John was irritated by drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction. Synonyms: obstacle, bar, block, difficulty More Synonyms of obstruction 2. variable nounAn obstruction is something that blocks a passage in your body. The boy was suffering from a bowel obstruction and he died. Synonyms: blockage, stoppage, occlusion More Synonyms of obstruction 3. uncountable nounObstruction is the act of deliberately delaying something or preventing something from happening, usually in business, law, or government. Mr Guest refused to let them in and now faces a criminal charge of obstruction. More Synonyms of obstruction obstruction in British English (əbˈstrʌkʃən) noun1. a person or thing that obstructs 2. the act or an instance of obstructing 3. delay of business, esp in a legislature by means of procedural devices 4. sport the act of unfairly impeding an opposing player 5. the state or condition of being obstructed Derived forms obstructional (obˈstructional) adjective obstructionally (obˈstructionally) adverb obstruction in American English (əbˈstrʌkʃən) noun1. an obstructing or being obstructed 2. anything that obstructs; hindrance SIMILAR WORDS: ˈobstacle Examples of 'obstruction' in a sentenceobstruction In other languagesobstruction British English: obstruction NOUN An obstruction is something that blocks a road or path. He was irritated by drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction. - American English: obstruction
- Brazilian Portuguese: obstrução
- Chinese: 障碍
- European Spanish: obstrucción
- French: encombrement
- German: Hindernis
- Italian: ostruzione
- Japanese: 妨害
- Korean: 장애물
- European Portuguese: obstrução
- Latin American Spanish: obstrucción
Chinese translation of 'obstruction'obstruction (əbˈstrʌkʃən) n - (c) (= blockage)
障碍(礙)物 (zhàng'àiwù) (个(個), gè) - (u) [of plan, law]
阻碍(礙) (zǔ'ài)
Definition a person or thing that obstructs drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction Definition a person or thing that obstructs The boy was suffering from an obstruction in his ear. Definition a person or thing that obstructs Americans viewed the army as an obstruction to legitimate economic development. Synonyms stop bar block difficulty barrier restriction obstacle restraint impediment trammel Opposites help , support , aid , assistance , encouragement , furtherance Additional synonymsDefinition anything that obstructs or prevents one of the fundamental bars to communication Synonyms obstacle, block, barrier, hurdle, hitch, barricade, snag, deterrent, obstruction, stumbling block, impediment, hindrance, interdictDefinition a barrier, esp. one erected hastily for defence Large areas of the city have been closed off by barricades. Synonyms barrier, wall, railing, fence, blockade, obstruction, rampart, fortification, bulwark, palisade, stockade Definition anything that separates or hinders union Duties and taxes are the most obvious barriers to free trade. Synonyms obstacle, bar, block, handicap, hurdle, limitation, hitch, drawback, snag, obstruction, stumbling block, impediment, hindranceAdditional synonymsDefinition an obstruction or hindrance a block to peace Synonyms obstruction, bar, barrier, obstacle, impediment, hindranceDefinition a means to ensure against fraud or error There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue. Synonyms control, limitation, restraint, constraint, rein, obstacle, curb, obstruction, stoppage, inhibition, impediment, hindrance, damperDefinition something that deters Police believe that CCTV cameras are an effective deterrent. Synonyms discouragement, obstacle, curb, restraint, impediment, check, hindrance, disincentive, defensive measures, determent Definition an objection or obstacle The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme. Synonyms problem, trouble, obstacle, hurdle, dilemma, hazard, complication, hassle (informal), snag, uphill (South Africa), predicament, pitfall, stumbling block, impediment, hindrance, tribulation, quandary, can of worms (informal), point at issue, disputed point Definition something that makes progress difficult Being a foreigner was not a handicap. Synonyms disadvantage, block, barrier, restriction, obstacle, limitation, hazard, drawback, shortcoming, stumbling block, impediment, albatross, hindrance, millstone, encumbranceDefinition a hindrance or obstruction There is no legal impediment to the marriage. Synonyms obstacle, barrier, check, bar, block, difficulty, hazard, curb, snag, obstruction, stumbling block, hindrance, encumbrance, fly in the ointment, millstone around your neck Definition a small problem or difficulty A police crackdown hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars. Synonyms difficulty, hitch, problem, obstacle, catch (informal), hazard, disadvantage, complication, drawback, inconvenience, downside, stumbling block, the rubDefinition the act or an instance of blocking or obstructing Synonyms block, break, control, check, bar, plug, stoppage, impediment, hindranceThe small traffic disturbance will soon grow into a complete stoppage. Synonyms blockage, obstruction, stopping up, occlusion Definition any obstacle that prevents something from taking place or progressing Perhaps the major stumbling block is the military presence. Synonyms obstacle, difficulty, problem, bar, barrier, hurdle, hazard, snag, uphill (South Africa), obstruction, impediment, hindrance |