Obstruction

Synonyms of obstruction

• blockage
• hindrance
• impediment

Antonyms of obstruction

• aid
• assistance
• facilitation

Collocations of obstruction

obstruction of justice

Frequency: 80 %

The suspect was charged with obstruction of justice.

road obstruction

Frequency: 65 %

The fallen tree caused a road obstruction.

obstruction of progress

Frequency: 50 %

The lack of funding was an obstruction of progress for the research project.

obstruction of view

Frequency: 40 %

The tall building was an obstruction of view for the apartment residents.

obstruction of airflow

Frequency: 30 %

The debris in the ventilation system caused an obstruction of airflow.

Idiomatic Expressions for obstruction

• Phrase: remove an obstruction
  Meaning: to eliminate a barrier or obstacle
  Usage: The workers had to remove an obstruction from the road before traffic could flow smoothly again.