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English noun: obstruction | |||
| 1. | obstruction (artifact) any structure that makes progress difficult | ||
| Synonyms | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstructor | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | construction, structure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bar, barrier, block, blockade, blockage, closure, encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, obstacle, occlusion, preventative, preventive, stop, stoppage, tumbler | ||
| 2. | obstruction (state) the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction | ||
| Synonyms | blockage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | ileus, intestinal obstruction, tamponade, tamponage | ||
| 3. | obstruction (cognition) something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted | ||
| Samples | Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement. The poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education. The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan. | ||
| Synonyms | obstacle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | barrier, hang-up, hitch, hurdle, roadblock, rub, snag, stymie, stymy | ||
| 4. | obstruction (act) the act of obstructing | ||
| Samples | Obstruction of justice. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hinderance, hindrance, interference | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | blockage, closure, obstruction of justice, occlusion, stall, stalling | ||
| 5. | obstruction (act) getting in someone's way | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | maneuver, manoeuvre, play | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | block, blocking, check | ||
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