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Obstruction vs Barricade - What's the difference?

obstruction | barricade | Synonyms |

Obstruction is a synonym of barricade.


As a noun obstruction

is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

As a verb barricade is

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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

    barricade

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
  • An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.
  • * Derham
    • Such a barricade as would greatly annoy, or absolutely stop, the currents of the atmosphere.
  • (figuratively, in the plural) A place of confrontation.

    • See also

    * (wikipedia "barricade") *

    Verb

  • to close or block a road etc., using a barricade
  • to keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port