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OBSTRUCTOR Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word obstructor. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word obstructor. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBSTRUCTOR

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impediment
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

obstructionist
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

blockage
nounn
noun

• the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• the act of blocking

hindrance
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

hurdle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

• an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

• the act of jumping over an obstacle

verb

• jump a hurdle

interference
nounn
noun

• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

• (American football) blocking a player's path with your body

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

obstacle
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

snag
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp protuberance

• a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an unforeseen obstacle

verb

• catch on a snag

• get by acting quickly and smartly

• hew jaggedly

obstructer
nounn
noun

• someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

• any structure that makes progress difficult

impedimenta
nounn
noun

• any structure that makes progress difficult

• the baggage and equipment carried by an army

obstruction
nounn
noun

• any structure that makes progress difficult

• the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• the act of obstructing

• getting in someone's way

resister
nounn
noun

• someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

• someone who offers opposition

thwarter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

Best Hypernyms For OBSTRUCTOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obstructor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for IMPEDIMENT

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