Synonyms of obstruction

obstruction

noun

əb-ˈstrək-shən 

as in obstacle

something that makes movement or progress difficult

an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacle
• hurdle
• embarrassment
• interference
• barrier
• impediment
• hindrance
• inhibition
• let
• burden
• encumbrance
• deterrent
• handicap
• block
• stop
• chain
• constraint
• stumbling block
• clog
• shackles
• blockage
• load
• delay
• cramp
• balk
• trammel
• blockade
• hitch
• brake
• danger
• crimp
• drag
• bar
• fetter
• arrest
• manacle
• stoppage
• hazard
• disadvantage
• restraint
• holdback
• curb
• difficulty
• stone wall
• brick wall
• catch
• rub
• embargo
• rein
• hardship
• snag
• stall
• peril
• drawback
• reef
• holdup
• bit
• hobble
• adversity
• check
• cumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentive
• stimulus
• impetus
• advantage
• catalyst
• spur
• edge
• assistance
• aid
• benefit
• break
• stimulant
• goad
• help
• boost
• handmaiden
• handmaid

Examples of obstruction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This kind of obstruction is behind many of the more troublesome and life-threatening complications of HCM. —Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024

And the Justice Department has dropped a felony obstruction charge in some cases after the Supreme Court ruled in June that prosecutors applied it too broadly. —Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024

He was convicted and sentenced for violating the woman's civil rights and for obstruction of justice. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024

In October 2023, Judge revealed on social media that she had been hospitalized for an intestinal obstruction after experiencing stomach pain. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024