obstruction

Meaning

Noun

• The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
• Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
• The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Related

Similar words

• block
• hindrance
• impedance
• roadblock
• stop

Origin

• From Latin obstructio ("hindrance"), from obstruo.