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obstruction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

obstruction

/əb'strəkʃən/

any structure that makes progress difficult

Type	Words
Synonyms	impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstructor
Type of	structure, construction
Has types	obstacle, blockade, incumbrance, interference, blockage, hitch, occlusion, stop, block, hinderance, preventive, hindrance, preventative, barrier, closure, stoppage, tumbler, encumbrance, bar

obstruction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

obstruction

/əb'strəkʃən/

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

Type	Words
Synonyms	obstacle
Type of	impediment, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, balk
Has types	barrier, hurdle, hitch, roadblock, rub, snag, hang-up, stymie, stymy

the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan.

obstruction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

obstruction

/əb'strəkʃən/

the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

Type	Words
Synonyms	blockage
Type of	physiological state, physical condition, physiological condition
Has types	tamponage, intestinal obstruction, tamponade, ileus

obstruction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

obstruction

/əb'strəkʃən/

getting in someone's way

Type	Words
Type of	maneuver, manoeuvre, play
Has types	blocking, check, block

obstruction::noun | Spocien Dictionary

obstruction

/əb'strəkʃən/

the act of obstructing

Type	Words
Type of	hindrance, interference, hinderance
Has types	closure, blockage, stall, stalling, obstruction of justice, occlusion
Derivation	obstruct

obstruction of justice.