obstructor
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Definition
- Noun:
- A physical barrier or impediment: An "obstructor" is any object, structure, or condition that blocks a path, hinders movement, or makes progress difficult.
- A person who hinders or blocks action: An "obstructor" is someone who deliberately prevents or delays an action, process, or activity that others wish to undertake.
Usage Examples
Noun (Physical Barrier):
- The fallen tree was a major obstructor on the narrow road.
- In the old castle, a heavy iron gate served as the main obstructor to the inner chamber.
Noun (Person):
- During the negotiations, he was seen as an obstructor because he repeatedly rejected every proposal.
- The committee removed the obstructor who was blocking the vote on the new policy.
Advanced Usage
- Legal/Judicial Context: Used to describe a person who intentionally impedes a legal or official process.
- The witness was charged as an obstructor of justice for refusing to testify.
Variants and Related Words
- Obstruction (n): The act of obstructing or the state of being obstructed; an obstacle.
- The protest caused an obstruction of traffic.
- Obstructive (adj): Causing or intended to cause an obstruction.
- He was criticized for his obstructive behavior during the meeting.
- Obstruct (v): To block or get in the way of; to hinder.
- Please do not obstruct the emergency exit.
Synonyms
- Impediment: Something that slows or blocks progress.
- Hindrance: A thing that provides resistance or delay.
- Obstacle: Something that blocks one's way or prevents progress.
- Blocker: One that blocks.
Antonyms
- Facilitator: A person or thing that makes an action or process easier.
- Aid: Help or support.
- Clearance: The act of clearing or the state of being clear of obstacles.
Noun
- any structure that makes progress difficult
- someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take