Word

obstruction, n.
(obstructions)
freq. cnt. 4

any structure that makes progress difficult
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

impediment impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hyponym

bar barrier blockade blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference obstacle tumbler

hypernym

structure, construction

getting in someone's way
<noun.act>

obstruction

semantic pointers

hypernym

play, maneuver, manoeuvre

hyponym

blocking, block check

the act of obstructing
<noun.act>

obstruction

sample sentences

"obstruction of justice"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

obstruct obstruct

semantic pointers

hypernym

interference, hindrance, hinderance

hyponym

blockage, closure, occlusion stall, stalling obstruction of justice

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5

obstacle obstruction

sample sentences

"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"

semantic pointers

hypernym

deterrent, hindrance, hinderance, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

hyponym

barrier, roadblock hang-up, hitch, rub, snag hurdle stymie, stymy

the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
<noun.state>

blockage obstruction

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition

hyponym

intestinal obstruction, ileus tamponade, tamponage