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obstruction
[ uhb-struhk-shuhn ]
noun
- something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance:
obstructions to navigation.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- an act or instance of obstructing.
- the state of being obstructed.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- the delaying or preventing of business before a deliberative body, especially a legislative group, by parliamentary contrivances.
obstruction
/ əˈٰʌʃə /
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
- DzˈٰܳپDzԲ, adverb
- DzˈٰܳپDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թs From
- o·ٰܳtDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of obstruction1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Humanitarian groups have urged the junta to lift any remaining obstructions to aid.
Other charges requested include aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, child endangerment, felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer and violation of a protection from abuse order.
The patient also had an X-ray in October that suggested an obstruction in his small bowel, but this X-ray was not reviewed and he was discharged and sent home.
If he senses weakness, the virus will overcome the last remaining guardrail and obstruction to totalitarianism — the judiciary branch of government.
Another man was arrested on Tuesday for obstruction and cautioned.
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