Synonyms: obstructed
Definition: shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
Usage: a partially obstructed passageway; an obstructed view; justice obstructed is not justice
Similar words: barred, barricaded, blockaded
Definition: preventing entry or exit or a course of action
Usage: a barricaded street; barred doors; the blockaded harbor
Similar words: blocked, plugged
Definition: completely obstructed or closed off
Usage: the storm was responsible for many blocked roads and bridges; the drain was plugged
Similar words: clogged, choked
Definition: stopped up; clogged up
Usage: clogged pipes; clogged up freeways; streets choked with traffic
Similar words: stalemated, deadlocked
Definition: at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
Usage: the chess game ended with white stalemated; the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits
Similar words: impeded
Definition: made difficult or slow
Usage: we blamed our impeded progress on lack of money
Similar words: occluded
Definition: closed off
Usage: an occluded artery
Similar words: stopped, stopped up, stopped-up
Definition: (of a nose) blocked
Usage: a stopped (or stopped-up) nose
Similar words: stuffy
Definition: affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction
Usage: a stuffy feeling in my chest
Similar words: thrombosed
Definition: affected with or obstructed by a clot of coagulated blood