Synonyms of blocked

blocked 1 of 2

adjective

as in obstructed

Related Words

• obstructed
• hindered
• stopped
• excluded
• prevented
• impeded
• rejected
• shut out
• precluded
• refused
• suppressed
• revoked
• vetoed
• repressed
• disallowed
• ruled out
• unsanctioned
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• disapproved
• unseemly
• ineffable
• unmentionable

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• allowable
• permissible
• acceptable
• appropriate
• legitimate
• approved
• permissive
• endorsed
• legal
• authorized
• accepted
• allowed
• lawful
• licensed
• certified
• tolerable
• accredited
• bearable
• sanctioned
• OK
• endurable
• warranted
• granted
• supported
• promoted
• sufferable
• required
• mandatory
• commanded
• ordered
• suitable
• encouraged
• proper
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• condoned
• tolerated
• brooked
• countenanced
• unobjectionable
• seemly

blocked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of block

1

as in filled

to close up so that no empty spaces remain

block up the opening in the wall where a window once was

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filled
• packed
• plugged
• sealed
• stuffed
• stopped
• dammed
• obstructed
• bunged
• occluded
• clogged
• jammed
• closed (off)
• congested
• choked
• clotted
• caulked
• repacked
• chinked
• restuffed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excavated
• scooped (out)
• hollowed (out)
• shoveled

2

as in jammed

to prevent passage through by filling with something

one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstructed
• jammed
• filled
• choked
• flooded
• occluded
• stuffed
• clogged
• congested
• stopped (up)
• dammed
• clotted
• packed
• plugged (up)
• gummed (up)
• overwhelmed
• stoppered
• gridlocked
• corked
• bunged
• inundated
• silted
• swamped
• stoppled
• spiled
• furred
• glutted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cleared
• opened (up)
• freed
• unplugged
• unblocked
• excavated
• scooped (out)
• hollowed (out)
• unclogged
• emptied
• unstopped
• lightened

3

as in intercepted

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course

a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intercepted
• grabbed
• caught
• captured
• trapped
• snatched
• interdicted
• seized
• picked off
• corralled
• snared
• collared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blocked

Verb

Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Although the crossing appeared blocked, groups moved along the coast seeking routes around the fence. — CNN Money, 31 July 2026

In the face of bipartisan backlash, Blanche has said the DOJ won't move forward with the fund, which a federal judge has since also blocked. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Martinez-Olguin granted a temporary restraining order earlier this month that blocked the deal from closing for 28 days. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026

The companies that were blocked from doing business in the United States are in the aluminum, apparel, copper, cotton and tomato sector. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Authorities that same month arrested 60 people for spreading false information online to encourage a mass crossing, and blocked more than 11,300 individual attempts in a single month. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

At one point during a drill without the defense, Mahomes handed off to running back Kenneth Walker as Kelce ran in motion and would have blocked. — Pete Grathoff july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The screenshot also appeared to show that Adeyemi blocked Stenberg. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 July 2026