obstruction

/əb'strʌkʃn/
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obstruction

A fallen tree creates an obstruction on the forest path.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of blocking or getting in someone's or something's way: The action of obstructing; hindering or impeding progress or movement.
    • A thing that blocks or clogs a passage: A physical object or structure that blocks a path, tube, or opening.
    • Something immaterial that stands in the way: An abstract barrier, difficulty, or obstacle that must be overcome.
    • The act of deliberately hindering a legal or political process: Specifically, the act of unlawfully impeding justice or, in a legislative context, using prolonged speech to delay proceedings.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The fallen tree created an obstruction on the road. (A physical object blocking the path.)
    • His refusal to cooperate was a major obstruction to the investigation. (An abstract barrier to progress.)
    • The senator was accused of obstruction of justice. (The act of unlawfully impeding a legal process.)
    • A blood clot can cause a dangerous obstruction in an artery. (Something blocking a biological passage.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Obstruction of justice": A legal charge for interfering with the administration of law.

    • The witness was charged with obstruction of justice for destroying evidence.

  • Legislative "obstruction" or "filibuster": The use of long speeches or other tactics to delay legislative action.

    • The bill was delayed by a week of parliamentary obstruction.
Variants and Related Words

  • Obstruct (verb): To block or get in the way of.

    • Please do not obstruct the emergency exit.

  • Obstructive (adjective): Causing or intended to cause an obstruction.

    • He was criticized for his obstructive behavior during the meeting.

  • Obstructor / Obstructer (noun): A person or thing that obstructs.

Synonyms
  • Blockage: A physical obstruction.
  • Hindrance: Something that provides resistance or delay.
  • Impediment: A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
  • Barrier: A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
  • Obstacle: A thing that blocks one's way or hinders progress.
Related Phrases

  • To cause an obstruction: To create a blockage.

    • The parked truck was causing an obstruction to traffic.

  • To remove/clear an obstruction: To take away something that is blocking.

    • Workers cleared the obstruction from the drain.
Idioms
  • A stumbling block / obstruction: A circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation.
    • The high cost remains the main obstruction to the project's approval.
obstruction

A fallen tree creates an obstruction on the forest path.

Noun
  1. getting in someone's way
  2. the act of obstructing
    • obstruction of justice
  3. 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
  4. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
  5. any structure that makes progress difficult

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