obstruction

noun

əb-ˈstrək-shən How to pronounce obstruction (audio)
Definition of obstructionnext
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up

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Recent Examples of obstruction Augustin was charged with felony property damage, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor obstruction of police. — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on a Jan. 6 case in June 2024 that favored Martin’s view that the obstruction law should be interpreted more narrowly. — Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025 Bonds was indicted in 2007 on perjury charges as well as obstruction of justice for allegedly lying in front of a grand jury during the government’s investigation into BALCO, a main manufacturer of an undetectable steroid that was running rampant in the league. — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 The committee determined that Gaetz violated a long list of House rules and other standards of conduct, citing prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress. — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obstruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
  1. obstacle
  2. hurdle
  3. embarrassment
  4. interference
  5. barrier
Noun
  • Take Calculated Risks; Start Lean Entrepreneurs should welcome uncertainty as a catalyst, not an obstacle.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In Region 4 in Spokane, the biggest obstacle facing the No. 2 seed Huskies is No. 1 seed USC — which defeated UConn in Hartford in December.
    — Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of obstacle
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  • Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.
    — Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The case will face significant hurdles, particularly because Gastineau and Favre are public figures whose interaction was recorded in front of a group of people.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of hurdle
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  • But Couples has missed the cut in four of his last five starts at Augusta National, and the prospect of embarrassment does not sit well with him.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • But their latest entry into this costly genre is yet another embarrassment in a string of them, and similarly destined to be forgotten.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of embarrassment
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  • Spectrum Effect Helps Operators Make The Most Of Licensed Spectrum Spectrum Effect offers an innovative platform that provides network operators with granular visibility into RAN interference detection and offers fine-tuning capabilities powered by an AI-RAN operations engine.
    — Will Townsend, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Roman was indicted alongside Trump in the Georgia election interference case, which was brought by Willis in 2023 and currently remains in limbo.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of interference
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  • In addition to kojic acid, this Best of Beauty Award winner includes the brand's signature goat milk, which is rich in fatty acids that help moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to gentle lactic acid, these pads resurface skin with papaya enzyme, which gently removes dead cells without stripping the moisture barrier.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of barrier

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