obstructer

English Thesaurus

1. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	construction, structure,
definition	:	a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	bar,
definition	:	an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	barrier,
definition	:	a structure or object that impedes free movement (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	blockade,
definition	:	prevents access or progress (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage,
definition	:	an obstruction in a pipe or tube (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive,
definition	:	any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	obstacle,
definition	:	an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	tumbler,
definition	:	a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown (noun.artifact)

2. someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take (noun.person)

hypernym	:	controversialist, disputant, eristic,
definition	:	a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy (noun.person)

hyponym	:	naysayer,
definition	:	someone with an aggressively negative attitude (noun.person)

hyponym	:	stonewaller,
definition	:	one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc. (noun.person)

3. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude,
definition	:	block passage through (verb.contact)

4. someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take (noun.person)

derivation	:	obstructionism,
definition	:	deliberate interference (noun.act)

derivation	:	block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy,
definition	:	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (verb.social)

derivation	:	baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart,
definition	:	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of (verb.social)

derivation	:	balk, baulk, jib, resist,
definition	:	refuse to comply (verb.social)

5. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)

derivation	:	block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude,
definition	:	block passage through (verb.contact)

6. someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take (noun.person)

derivation	:	obstructionism,
definition	:	deliberate interference (noun.act)

derivation	:	block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy,
definition	:	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (verb.social)

derivation	:	baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart,
definition	:	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of (verb.social)

derivation	:	balk, baulk, jib, resist,
definition	:	refuse to comply (verb.social)