Synonyms of clogged

clogged 1 of 2

adjective

as in congested

Related Words

• congested
• overloaded
• overfilled
• overcrowded
• overflowing
• overstuffed
• overfull
• filled
• jammed
• overladen
• saturated
• bursting
• crowded
• crammed
• packed
• stuffed
• brimming
• surfeited
• bulging
• chock-full
• loaded
• humming
• buzzing
• busy
• bustling
• jam-packed
• fat
• animated
• full
• lively
• teeming
• alive
• swarming
• abundant
• rife
• fraught
• awash
• astir
• flush
• replete
• thick
• lousy
• thronging
• abounding

Dissimilar Words

• empty
• devoid
• blank
• void
• vacant
• barren
• bare
• depleted
• stark
• drained
• insufficient
• incomplete
• short
• deficient
• exhausted

clogged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of clog

1

as in blocked

to prevent passage through by filling with something

the discovery that a ton of hair was clogging the drain in the tub

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in hampered

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

a court system clogged by frivolous suits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hampered
• impeded
• hindered
• obstructed
• embarrassed
• blocked
• handicapped
• cramped
• stymied
• delayed
• inhibited
• short-circuited
• disrupted
• hobbled
• tied up
• encumbered
• interfered (with)
• shackled
• trammeled
• fettered
• held back
• handcuffed
• manacled
• frustrated
• constrained
• restrained
• tied
• bound
• thwarted
• hog-tied
• checked
• cramped one's style
• curbed
• choked
• stifled
• held up
• gave a hard time
• reined
• retarded
• retained
• balked
• tethered
• baffled
• barricaded
• mired
• braked
• arrested
• strangled
• blockaded
• roadblocked
• confined
• bogged (down)
• chained
• leashed
• suffocated
• derailed
• sabotaged
• smothered
• stumped
• foiled
• haltered
• muzzled
• repressed
• suppressed
• hemmed (in)
• hedged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helped
• assisted
• opened
• aided
• facilitated
• cleared
• released
• unclogged
• liberated
• freed
• untied
• unplugged
• unstopped
• loosened
• smoothed
• made way
• encouraged
• promoted
• furthered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clogged

Adjective

Brush guards trap pine needles within their bristles, forcing you to remove the entire brush to clean out clogged dirt. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Many miners interviewed by NPR complained that masks impair communication in a dangerous and noisy environment, become clogged with dust, are too hot to work in, and fail to screen out finer particles. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

There could be a leak, clogged or corroded pipes, or a problem with your home’s water pressure. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

However, boiling water from a kettle poses potential damage to PVC pipe fittings and can create leaks that are considerably more expensive to fix than a clogged drain. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

For example, if clogged drain lines cause preventable damage or a system fails because filters haven't been changed regularly, insurers generally view those issues as homeowner responsibilities. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026

The set comes with Medicube’s Blackhead Mud Mask, which targets clogged pores, and the Collagen Night Mask. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Applying conditioners directly on your scalp will cause clogged pores that lead to more itchiness unless the product is specifically formulated to combat dryness. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Verb

Remove the faucet and see if the valve is clogged with mineral deposits or needs to be replaced. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

The sheer volume of sea life clogged the filter drums that clear incoming ocean water. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

With traditional exits clogged, firms resort to continuation vehicles to create liquidity, and LPs are demanding actual cash returns (DPI). — Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

If the gas nozzle became clogged or leaked, pockets of concentrated acetylene could build up and ignite, causing localized explosions. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Some dryer models display an error alert if the vent is clogged. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026

The storm, which pounded the tri-state area Saturday afternoon and evening, came after days of heat, humidity and smoke-clogged skies, at one point trapping drivers on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Queens Boulevard. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

As volunteer groups and concerned family members head toward the affected areas, heavy traffic has clogged the highway, preventing ambulances and rescue crews from reaching those in need. — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026