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Obstriction vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

obstriction | obstruction |

As nouns the difference between obstriction and obstruction

is that obstriction is the state of being constrained, bound, or obliged while obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

obstriction

English

Noun

  • The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged.
  • That which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond.
    • (Milton)
    (Webster 1913)

    obstruction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also