obstructer
One who hinders
One who obstructs—blocking, hindering, or getting in the way of progress or passage.
An obstructer of justice interferes with legal proceedings.
An obstructer of traffic causes delays.
The spelling obstructor is equally common.
The senator was labeled an obstructer of reform.
Something that obstructs
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
- defenderOne who guards another
- goalieNet-guarding player
lineman · guard · sentinel · watchman · protector · guardian · warden · custodian
Thing that obstructs progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- encumbranceHindrance or legal claim
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
snag · setback · bottleneck · stumbling-block · hurdle · complication · drawback · limitation
Signal-blocking apparatus
- scramblerDevice that jumbles signals
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- firewallNetwork access control system
- filterPorous separation device
static · noise · disruption · crosstalk · interrupter · disruptor
Obstacle blocking a path
- blockadeSealing off a place
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- damWater-holding barrier
gate · fence · wall · partition · screen · shield · palisade · rampart
Block or wooden shoe
- jamCooked fruit spread
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- logjamObstruction halting flow
stoppage · backup · chokepoint · constriction · snarl-up · deadlock · stalemate · standstill
blocker
Something that obstructs
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
- defenderOne who guards another
goalie · lineman · guard · sentinel · watchman · protector · guardian · warden · custodian · interceptor
impediment
Thing that obstructs progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- encumbranceHindrance or legal claim
handicap · snag · setback · bottleneck · stumbling-block · hurdle · complication · drawback · limitation · restraint
jammer
Signal-blocking apparatus
- scramblerDevice that jumbles signals
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- firewallNetwork access control system
filter · static · noise · disruption · crosstalk · interrupter · disruptor
barricade
Obstacle blocking a path
dam · gate · fence · wall · partition · screen · shield · palisade · rampart · fortification
clog
Block or wooden shoe
- jamCooked fruit spread
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
logjam · stoppage · backup · chokepoint · constriction · snarl-up · deadlock · stalemate · standstill · occlusion
- nasal obstructionBlocked breathing passage
- obstruction of justiceInterfering with legal processes
- intestinal obstructionBlocked digestive passage
- obstructed viewVision impeded by obstacle
- throat obstruction
- traffic obstructionBarrier blocking vehicle passage
obstruct, obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, unobstructed, obstructing, obstructs, obstructors