Synonyms of barriers

barriers

noun

plural of barrier

as in fences

a physical object that blocks the way

there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fences
• walls
• barricades
• obstacles
• hedges
• blocks
• chains
• hurdles
• impediments
• obstructions
• roadblocks
• hindrances
• curbs
• bumpers
• inhibitions
• interferences
• deterrents
• handicaps
• restraints
• constraints
• encumbrances
• ramparts
• shackles
• lets
• clogs
• dams
• snags
• stumbling blocks
• embarrassments
• stops
• bars
• palings
• fetters
• trammels
• cushions
• fenders
• buffers
• manacles
• pales
• bulwarks
• hobbles
• pads
• crimps
• drags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doors
• gates
• entries
• entrances
• doorways
• portals
• gaps
• entranceways
• entryways
• breaks
• passes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barriers

Sacramento Regional Transit, according to the grand jury, did not consult with the MAC or conduct tests before installing the barriers, which met ADA requirements, on 71 buses. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

When those barriers fall, the gap in health outcomes will begin to close. — Russell Cox, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The report identifies quality consistency, machinery compatibility, supply reliability and cost competitiveness as major barriers to wider adoption. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Despite the widespread impact of addiction, stigma continues to stand as one of the greatest barriers to recovery. — Brianna Wallen, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Video of the incident shows Henderson trying to climb back over the advertising barriers, tripping, and landing hard on his wrist. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services. — Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which did away with most barriers such as poll taxes and other forms of voter discrimination targeting Black Americans in the Deep South. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

So for us, seeing all of these different types of producers, artists, and performers crossing boundaries and barriers with different music genres is very rewarding. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026