"obstructer" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: controversialist, disputant, eristic - a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
subtypes:
- naysayer - someone with an aggressively negative attitude
- stonewaller - one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc.
same as: obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter
is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
subtypes:
- bar - an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
- barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
- blockade - prevents access or progress
- block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage - an obstruction in a pipe or tube
- encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- obstacle - an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
- tumbler - a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
same as: impediment, impedimenta, obstruction, obstructor