Obstruction
WordNet
noun
(1) Getting in someone's way
(2) The act of obstructing
"Obstruction of justice"
(3) Any structure that makes progress difficult
(4) Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
"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"
(5) The state or condition of being obstructed
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Etymology
From , from
Noun
- The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
- That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
- The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.
Synonyms
Noun
- block (something that prevents passing)