CEFR B2

obstructor

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that blocks or hinders progress or movement.

Examples

The police identified the main obstructor of the traffic flow.
He was labeled an obstructor of justice for hiding the evidence.

Synonyms: blocker, hindrance, impediment, obstructionist

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obstructor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌktər/

Definition

A person or thing that blocks or hinders progress or movement.

Examples

The police identified the main obstructor of the traffic flow.
He was labeled an obstructor of justice for hiding the evidence.
The fallen tree became a natural obstructor on the hiking trail.

How to Use obstructor

obstructor of [noun] (prepositional phrase): A person or thing that blocks or hinders a specific concept or process. — "He was seen as an obstructor of progress by the committee."

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