obstruction

[ uhb-struhk-shuhn ]

/ əbˈstrʌk ʃən /

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noun

something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.

an act or instance of obstructing.

the state of being obstructed.

the delaying or preventing of business before a deliberative body, especially a legislative group, by parliamentary contrivances.

Origin of obstruction

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin obstructiōn- (stem of obstructiō) “barrier.” See obstruct, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR obstruction

1 barrier, bar, impediment.

3 stoppage.

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ANTONYMS FOR obstruction

1, 3 encouragement.

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synonym study for obstruction

1. See obstacle.

OTHER WORDS FROM obstruction

pre·ob·struc·tion, noun

Words nearby obstruction

obstinate, obstipation, obstreperous, obstruct, obstructed testis, obstruction, obstructionist, obstructive apnea, obstructive dysmenorrhea, obstructive hydrocephalus, obstructive jaundice

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Example sentences from the Web for obstruction

Democrats, their backs up, have altered Senate rules on filibusters in the face of Republican obstruction.
The South Has Indeed Risen Again and It’s Called the Tea Party|Jack Schwartz|December 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A year's worth of Republican obstruction have pushed Harry Reid to consider the "nuclear option" and end the judicial filibuster.
Harry Reid Prepares to Go "Nuclear" on the Judicial Filibuster|Jamelle Bouie|November 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
His nominations have faced an unprecedented level of obstruction, leading to widespread vacancies and judicial emergencies.
Republicans Continue to Refuse to Confirm Obama's Judicial Nominations|Jamelle Bouie|November 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The simple—too simple—explanation for the French obstruction?
Why France Is to Blame for Blocking the Iran Nuclear Agreement|Christopher Dickey|November 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The Republican strategy of obstruction collapsed in a late deal that averted default and re-opened the government.
Inside the GOP Surrender|Ben Jacobs|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The worst that could happen is a charge of obstruction, and perhaps a fine of forty shillings.
Flowers of Freethought|George W. Foote
Instead of obstruction of the bowels there is diarrhoea—about two to six light yellow thin stools, occur within 24 hours.
Valere Aude|Louis Dechmann
Benham is an ass,—a dreadful man, of no earthly use except as a nuisance and obstruction.
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume II (of 2)|Hazard Stevens
Apparently he saw no obstruction, for he proceeded to lower the signal.
Tommy Wideawake|H. H. Bashford
Orde, suddenly fallen into a cold rage, stared at the obstruction, both fists clenched at his side.
The Riverman|Stewart Edward White

British Dictionary definitions for obstruction

obstruction

/ (əbˈstrʌkʃən) /

noun

a person or thing that obstructs

the act or an instance of obstructing

delay of business, esp in a legislature by means of procedural devices

sport the act of unfairly impeding an opposing player

the state or condition of being obstructed

Derived forms of obstruction

obstructional, adjectiveobstructionally, adverb

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for obstruction

obstruction

[ əb-strŭk′shən, ŏb- ]

n.

The blocking of a body passage, as by clogging or stricture.

The state of being obstructed.

Something, such as a mass or stricture, that obstructs.

单词	obstruction
释义	obstruction [ uhb-struhk-shuhn ] / əbˈstrʌk ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR obstruction ON THESAURUS.COM noun something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation. an act or instance of obstructing. the state of being obstructed. the delaying or preventing of business before a deliberative body, especially a legislative group, by parliamentary contrivances. Origin of obstruction First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin obstructiōn- (stem of obstructiō) “barrier.” See obstruct, -ion SYNONYMS FOR obstruction 1 barrier, bar, impediment. 3 stoppage. SEE SYNONYMS FOR obstruction ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR obstruction 1, 3 encouragement. SEE ANTONYMS FOR obstruction ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for obstruction 1. See obstacle. OTHER WORDS FROM obstruction pre·ob·struc·tion, noun Words nearby obstruction obstinate, obstipation, obstreperous, obstruct, obstructed testis, obstruction, obstructionist, obstructive apnea, obstructive dysmenorrhea, obstructive hydrocephalus, obstructive jaundice Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for obstruction Democrats, their backs up, have altered Senate rules on filibusters in the face of Republican obstruction. The South Has Indeed Risen Again and It’s Called the Tea Party\|Jack Schwartz\|December 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A year's worth of Republican obstruction have pushed Harry Reid to consider the "nuclear option" and end the judicial filibuster. Harry Reid Prepares to Go "Nuclear" on the Judicial Filibuster\|Jamelle Bouie\|November 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST His nominations have faced an unprecedented level of obstruction, leading to widespread vacancies and judicial emergencies. Republicans Continue to Refuse to Confirm Obama's Judicial Nominations\|Jamelle Bouie\|November 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The simple—too simple—explanation for the French obstruction? Why France Is to Blame for Blocking the Iran Nuclear Agreement\|Christopher Dickey\|November 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Republican strategy of obstruction collapsed in a late deal that averted default and re-opened the government. Inside the GOP Surrender\|Ben Jacobs\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The worst that could happen is a charge of obstruction, and perhaps a fine of forty shillings. Flowers of Freethought\|George W. Foote Instead of obstruction of the bowels there is diarrhoea—about two to six light yellow thin stools, occur within 24 hours. Valere Aude\|Louis Dechmann Benham is an ass,—a dreadful man, of no earthly use except as a nuisance and obstruction. The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume II (of 2)\|Hazard Stevens Apparently he saw no obstruction, for he proceeded to lower the signal. Tommy Wideawake\|H. H. Bashford Orde, suddenly fallen into a cold rage, stared at the obstruction, both fists clenched at his side. The Riverman\|Stewart Edward White British Dictionary definitions for obstruction obstruction / (əbˈstrʌkʃən) / noun a person or thing that obstructs the act or an instance of obstructing delay of business, esp in a legislature by means of procedural devices sport the act of unfairly impeding an opposing player the state or condition of being obstructed Derived forms of obstruction obstructional, adjectiveobstructionally, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to obstruction blockage, interference, hindrance, wall, lock, hurdle, check, mountain, stoppage, snag, jam, checkmate, hamper, barrier, restraint, stop, difficulty, gridlock, trouble, bar Medical definitions for obstruction obstruction [ əb-strŭk′shən, ŏb- ] n. The blocking of a body passage, as by clogging or stricture. The state of being obstructed. Something, such as a mass or stricture, that obstructs. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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obstruction

noun

Origin of obstruction

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noun

Derived forms of obstruction

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Medical definitions for obstruction

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