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Meaning of 'obstruction' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Obstruction [ n.]
- The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
- That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
- The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Meaning of 'obstruction' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . obstruction [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
Example in sentence:
  • lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement;
  • the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan;
  • the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
Meaning (2):
- the act of obstructing
Example in sentence:
  • obstruction of justice

Nearby Words:

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