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obstruction

Letters that make obstruction

s, o, b, n, c, r, t, i, u are letters that make 'obstruction'

Words within obstruction

OB, BS, ti, obstruct, on, ruction, CT, Io, ion, Ob, Ru, Ti are words within 'obstruction'

obstruction is a 11 letter word ending with n
obstruction is a 11 letter word starting with o

5 possible definitions for 'obstruction'

Obstruction as "the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction"

Under this definition, obstruction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

blockage has the same meaning as obstruction

obstruction as a type

'obstruction' can be a type of physiological condition, physical condition, physiological state.

Types of obstruction

intestinal obstruction, ileus, tamponade, tamponage are types of 'obstruction'.

Derivatives of obstruction

hinder, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy, block, blockade are derivatives of 'obstruction'.

Obstruction as "something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted"

Under this definition, obstruction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

obstacle has the same meaning as obstruction

obstruction as a type

'obstruction' can be a type of hindrance, hinderance, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap, deterrent, check.

Types of obstruction

barrier, rub, hitch, hurdle, roadblock, hang-up, snag, stymie, stymy are types of 'obstruction'.

Example of obstruction used within this context

"lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement", "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education", "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"

Obstruction as "any structure that makes progress difficult"

Under this definition, obstruction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

impediment, obstructor, obstructer, impedimenta have the same meaning as 'obstruction'

obstruction as a type

'obstruction' can be a type of structure, construction.

Types of obstruction

barrier, hitch, incumbrance, closure, block, blockade, stop, preventive, hindrance, hinderance, encumbrance, obstacle, preventative, tumbler, interference, blockage, occlusion, stoppage, bar are types of 'obstruction'.

Derivatives of obstruction

obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, close up, jam, block are derivatives of 'obstruction'.

Obstruction as "the act of obstructing"

Under this definition, obstruction is a noun and has the following properties:

obstruction as a type

'obstruction' can be a type of hindrance, hinderance, interference.

Types of obstruction

closure, blockage, occlusion, stall, stalling, obstruction of justice are types of 'obstruction'.

Derivatives of obstruction

hinder, obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, embarrass, close up, jam, stymie, stymy, block, blockade are derivatives of 'obstruction'.

Example of obstruction used within this context

"obstruction of justice"

Obstruction as "getting in someone's way"

Under this definition, obstruction is a noun and has the following properties:

obstruction as a type

'obstruction' can be a type of play, maneuver, manoeuvre.

Types of obstruction

check, blocking, block are types of 'obstruction'.