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obstruction

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/
noun
  1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

  2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

    Similar: hindrance, impediment, obstacle

  3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonymsblock, hindrance, hindrance, impediment, obstacle, impedance

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