Synonyms of blockage

blockage

noun

as in barrier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barrier
• blockade
• obstruction
• stone wall
• interference
• obstacle
• impediment
• inhibition
• brick wall
• brake
• curb
• arrest
• hindrance
• stoppage
• constraint
• hurdle
• rub
• let
• delay
• catch
• clog
• hitch
• restraint
• block
• deterrent
• embarrassment
• snag
• encumbrance
• handicap
• embargo
• shackles
• stumbling block
• chain
• rein
• stop
• cramp
• bit
• check
• load
• stall
• hobble
• danger
• burden
• hazard
• crimp
• balk
• trammel
• holdup
• fetter
• hardship
• holdback
• drawback
• manacle
• reef
• drag
• bar
• difficulty
• disadvantage
• peril
• adversity
• cumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulus
• incentive
• impetus
• catalyst
• spur
• advantage
• edge
• assistance
• break
• benefit
• aid
• stimulant
• help
• goad
• boost
• handmaiden
• handmaid

Examples of blockage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Detects signs of kidney problems, such as blood in urine, protein, or abnormal levels of waste products, which can indicate infection, damage, or kidney blockages. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Oct. 2024

In some cases, the easing of supply chain blockages took months or even years to work their way through the global economy. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024

Partial or full blockages of the arteries can lead to conditions such as stroke and coronary heart disease, which can cause arrhythmia, cardiac arrest or heart failure. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024

First, Musk encouraged Brazilians to use virtual private networks (VPNs) to evade the blockage. —Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024