单词	obstructions
释义	obstruction noun ob·​struc·​tion əb-ˈstrək-shən  äb- 1 a : the state of being obstructed especially : a condition of being clogged or blocked an intestinal obstruction She died from an obstruction of the airway. b : an act of obstructing Passage of the law was delayed by the congressman's obstruction. 2 : something that obstructs removing obstructions that block the path a view without obstruction Synonyms balk bar block chain clog cramp crimp deterrent drag embarrassment encumbrance fetter handicap hindrance holdback hurdle impediment inhibition interference let manacle obstacle shackles stop stumbling block trammel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They are removing trees and other obstructions from the path. cases of intestinal obstruction in children She died from an obstruction of the airway. He is on trial for the obstruction of a criminal investigation. Recent Examples on the Web Citing four anonymous people familiar with his health situation, the Times reported Khamenei is on bed rest after undergoing surgery sometime last week for bowel obstruction. Mostafa Salem, CNN, 17 Sep. 2022 This obstruction mattered: The U.S. had established important connections with people in Europe who could covertly extricate Jews from behind enemy lines, and those contacts were simply waiting for federal support for their work. Dara Horn, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2022 At least one legal expert said obstruction of justice charges aren’t generally hard to prove. Michael Tarm, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 If found guilty, Sullivan faces maximum penalties for obstruction of justice of five years in prison and a $250,000 maximum fine. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2015, Bingham was convicted of obstruction/retaliation and credit/debit card abuse. Heather Osbourne, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 In 2015, Bingham was arrested in 2015 for obstruction/retaliation and credit/debit card abuse and sentenced to nine months in prison. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Sep. 2022 Lofgren said the committee has been grappling with two issues related to potential obstruction and witness tampering. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The Department of Justice filing against Donald Trump was stark, saying someone at his Mar-a-Lago club may have tried to conceal or remove classified documents before an FBI search this month, constituting potential obstruction of justice. Bill Faries, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition obstruction noun ob·​struc·​tion əb-ˈstrək-shən  1 : an act of blocking or hindering : the state of having something that blocks or hinders 2 : something that gets in the way : obstacle Medical Definition obstruction noun ob·​struc·​tion əb-ˈstrək-shən, äb-  1 a : an act of obstructing b : a condition of being clogged or blocked intestinal obstruction 2 : something that obstructs dislodge an airway obstruction obstructions noun plural of obstruction as in obstacles something that makes movement or progress difficult an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance obstacles hurdles barriers impediments embarrassments interferences hindrances encumbrances constraints handicaps clogs burdens inhibitions deterrents blocks shackles cramps chains loads blockages trammels lets stops fetters hitches stumbling blocks hazards delays dangers snags restraints blockades manacles balks crimps brakes curbs disadvantages bars stoppages difficulties holdbacks arrests stone walls rubs hardships drags perils brick walls catches embargoes reefs stalls drawbacks reins holdups adversities bits checks hobbles cumbers Antonyms & Near Antonyms stimuli incentives catalysts advantages stimulants edges spurs benefits aids breaks impetuses help goads assistances boosts handmaids handmaidens See More
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