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But despite historic levels of obstruction, President Obama was able to bring the economy back from the verge of a second Great Depression.
Steny Hoyer

Meaning of "obstruction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSTRUCTION

obstruction  [əbˈstrʌkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSTRUCTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obstruction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSTRUCTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Obstruction

Obstruction may refer to: ▪ Obstruction theory, in mathematics ▪ Obstruction of justice, the crime of interfering with law enforcement ▪ Obstructing government administration ▪ Propagation path obstruction ▪ Single Vegetative Obstruction Model ▪ The Five Obstructions, a 2003 film ▪ Obstruction Island ▪ Emergency Workers Act 2006...

Definition of obstruction in the English dictionary

The first definition of obstruction in the dictionary is a person or thing that obstructs. Other definition of obstruction is the act or an instance of obstructing. Obstruction is also delay of business, esp in a legislature by means of procedural devices.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSTRUCTION


construction
kənˈstrʌkʃən
deconstruction
ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkʃən
destruction
dɪˈstrʌkʃən
induction
ɪnˈdʌkʃən
instruction
ɪnˈstrʌkʃən
introduction
ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən
microinstruction
ˈmaɪkrəʊɪnˌstrʌkʃən
misconstruction
ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃən
misinstruction
ˌmɪsɪnˈstrʌkʃən
nonconstruction
ˌnɒnkənˈstrʌkʃən
preconstruction
ˌpriːkənˈstrʌkʃən
production
prəˈdʌkʃən
Reconstruction
ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən
reduction
rɪˈdʌkʃən
reproduction
ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
ruction
ˈrʌkʃən
seduction
sɪˈdʌkʃən
substruction
sʌbˈstrʌkʃən
superstruction
ˌsuːpəˈstrʌkʃən
traduction
trəˈdʌkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSTRUCTION

obstipation
obstreperate
obstreperous
obstreperously
obstreperousness
obstriction
obstropalous
obstropulous
obstruct
obstructer
obstruction of justice
obstructional
obstructionally
obstructionism
obstructionist
obstructive
obstructively
obstructiveness
obstructor
obstruent

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSTRUCTION

accreditation
action
attraction
auction
collection
connection
correction
course of action
detection
direction
election
fiction
function
inspection
interaction
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of obstruction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OBSTRUCTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «obstruction» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of obstruction

Translation of «obstruction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSTRUCTION

Find out the translation of obstruction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of obstruction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obstruction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

障碍
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

obstrucción
570 millions of speakers

English

obstruction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إعاقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

непроходимость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

obstrução
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিঘ্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encombrement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Halangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hindernis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

妨害
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장애물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tắc nghẽn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अडथळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

engel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ostruzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przeszkoda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непрохідність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

obstrucție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απόφραξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

obstruksie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obstruktion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

obstruksjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obstruction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSTRUCTION»

The term «obstruction» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.855 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSTRUCTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obstruction

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10 QUOTES WITH «OBSTRUCTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word obstruction.
1
Richard Ben-Veniste
Without the tape-recorded evidence demonstrating irrefutably, in Nixon's own voice, his knowledge of and active involvement in obstruction of justice, it is likely that Nixon would have escaped impeachment and removal from office.
2
Jason Chaffetz
Obstruction of Congress in our work is a crime.
3
John Cornyn
If there is a nuclear tactic being used here, I submit it is the use of that obstruction where a willful minority blocks a bipartisan majority from voting on the President's judicial nominees.
4
Steny Hoyer
But despite historic levels of obstruction, President Obama was able to bring the economy back from the verge of a second Great Depression.
5
Marketa Irglova
As long as I focus on what I feel and don't worry about where I'm going, it works out. Having no expectations but being open to everything is what makes wonderful things happen. If I don't worry, there's no obstruction and life flows easily. It sounds impractical, but 'Expect nothing; be open to everything' is really all it is.
6
Tim Kaine
People will pay a price for putting political obstruction over progress in a time that is so critical and urgent.
7
Mark Messier
I think the idea of the obstruction through the neutral zone and away from the puck was an excellent rule.
8
Barbara Olson
Al Gore seems to have found a great political ploy: Picking up whatever issue he is most vulnerable on and championing the cause. Perhaps he will start to champion perjury statutes and obstruction of justice.
9
Jeffrey Sachs
The debts are unaffordable. If they won't cancel the debts I would suggest obstruction; you do it yourselves.
10
Peter Sarsgaard
I like anything that is like an obstruction, something that I have to act through is good.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSTRUCTION»

Discover the use of obstruction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obstruction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the ...
In this comprehensive volume, Gregory Koger shows, on the contrary, that filibustering is a game with slippery rules in which legislators who think fast and try hard can triumph over superior numbers.
Gregory Koger, 2010
2
Obstruction of Justice
No good lawyer will take that kind of risk. But a brilliant lawyer, one with a passion for truth, just might . . . . From the Paperback edition.
Perri O'Shaughnessy, 2007
3
Filibuster: Obstruction and Lawmaking in the U.S. Senate
In this book, Gregory J. Wawro and Eric Schickler explain how the Senate managed to satisfy its lawmaking role during the nineteenth and early twentieth century, when it lacked seemingly essential formal rules for governing debate.
Gregory J. Wawro, Eric Schickler, 2013
4
NORD Guide to Rare Disorders
DEFINITION: Chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction is a severe, disabling disorder marked by repetitive episodes or continuous signs of bowel obstruction, including radi- ographic evidence of dilated bowel with air-fluid levels, in the absence of ...
National Organization for Rare Disorders, 2003
5
Small-Bowel Obstruction: CT Features with Plain Film and US ...
Maglinte DDT, Kelvin FM, Sandrasegaran K et al (2005) Radiology of small bowel obstruction: contemporary approach and controversies. Abdom Imaging 30:160-178 Makita O, Ikushima I, Matsumoto N et al (1999) CT differentiation between ...
Roberto Di Mizio, Mariano Scaglione, 2007
6
Principles of Pulmonary Medicine
Effect of phase of respiration on upper airway obstruction. A, Variable extrathoracic obstruction. During forced inspiration, airway or tracheal pressure ( Ptr) becomes more negative than surrounding atmospheric pressure (Patm), and airway ...
Steven E. Weinberger, Barbara A. Cockrill, Jess Mandel, 2008
7
Emergencies in Urology
Etiology of upper urinary tract obstruction Intrinsic Urothelial carcinoma Fibroepithelial polyp UPJ obstruction Ureterovesical junction obstruction Acquired stricture Congenital stricture Urinary stones Tuberculosis Papillary necrosis Trauma ...
M. Hohenfellner, R.A. Santucci, 2007
8
Prostatic obstruction: pathogenesis and treatment
The book critically and concisely reviews current basic science data on the bladder and prostate, as well as the way in which the function of both is altered in benign prostatic hyperplasia to cause bladder outflow obstruction.
Christopher R. Chapple, 1994
9
Mastery of Surgery
Malrota- tion of the intestines is a common developmental anomaly and an important cause of duodenal obstruction in infants and children because of the attendant risk for volvulus and ischemic necrosis of the midgut. Malrotation can present ...
Josef E. Fischer, Kirby I. Bland, Mark P. Callery, 2006
10
Thurlbeck's Chronic Airflow Obstruction
The late Dr. Thurlbeck wrote one of the leading texts on the history, diagnosis, and management of chronic airflow obstruction. This new tex t continues his tradition of excellence with a completely updated appr oach to the subject.
William M. Thurlbeck, Joanne L. Wright, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSTRUCTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obstruction is used in the context of the following news items.
1
NY State Sen. Sampson Found Guilty of Obstruction
The Brooklyn Democrat was found guilty of one count of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements. He was acquitted on ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
2
Barry Bonds and Baseball's Shame
Four years later, he was convicted of one count of obstruction of justice and a mistrial was declared on the perjury charges. Bonds appealed ... «Bloomberg View, Jul 15»
3
Philadelphia Postal Worker Charged With Obstruction Of Over …
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities say tens of thousands of letters that should have gone to homes and businesses in the Tacony section of ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
4
Obstruction Cleared in Creek at Yeager Airport, Work Continues at …
Plante says crews were able to remove material and get machinery to the Elk Two-Mile creek to clear partial obstruction that had slid into the ... «WSAZ-TV, Jul 15»
5
Mother Of Girl Reported Missing, Then Found Charged With …
Mother Of Girl Reported Missing, Then Found Charged With Obstruction. Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015 | Stefano DiPietrantonio, Jarrod Clay ... «WCHS-TV8, Jul 15»
6
Fort Bragg soldier faces second-degree rape, obstruction charges
The alleged rape and obstruction happened July 18, according to an arrest warrant and a Fayetteville Police Department spokesman. «Fayetteville Observer, Jul 15»
7
Former dispatcher guilty of obstruction
Former Edwardsville Police Dispatcher Keri Knight was found guilty Tuesday of obstructing the investigation of Brian Barker, the former police ... «The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Jul 15»
8
Service on Red Line back to normal
Normal service has resumed on the Red Line Wednesday afternoon after a track obstruction between Grosvenor and Medical Center caused ... «W*USA 9, Jul 15»
9
Boy, 11, charged with prowling, obstruction
He was charged with loitering or prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, then released to a relative, police said. A police report ... «Online Athens, Jul 15»
10
Government drops obstruction of justice charges against MLB home …
The decade-long investigation and prosecution of Bonds for obstruction of justice ended quietly with the DOJ's one-paragraph court filing ... «For The Win, Jul 15»

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