obstruction

Meanings

• noun

  An object or substance that blocks or hinders the passage or progress of something.

• verb

  The act of obstructing or hindering.

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Synonyms

block , hindrance , hindrance , impediment , obstacle , impedance , roadblock , stop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obstruction
construction , infusion , juxtaposition , concussion

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Variants

List of all variants of obstruction that leads to same result
obstruction , obstructions

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Etymology

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From the Old French obstruction, from obstruire ‘block up’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obstruction of justice' refers to the act of intentionally hindering or obstructing the administration of justice.

2. Obstruction is a common theme in science fiction stories, where it often takes the form of physical barriers or force fields that must be overcome by the protagonist.

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Related Concepts

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1. impediment: An obstacle that hinders or delays progress.

2. barrier: A physical or metaphorical obstacle that prevents access or passage.

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Culture

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Obstruction has been used metaphorically in various contexts, such as in literature to describe emotional or psychological barriers, and in art to depict physical obstacles.

How to Memorize "obstruction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large boulder blocking a road or a dam preventing water from flowing through a river.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'obstruct' and remember that it means to block or hinder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Obstruction stops the flow' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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