obstruction
nounHow many syllables in obstruction?
There are 3 syllables in the word obstruction.How to pronounce obstruction:
Definition of obstruction:
- obstruction (noun):
- the state of being obstructed
- a person or thing that obstructs
- a condition of being clogged or blocked
- any structure that makes progress difficult.
Synonyms for obstruction:
bar
barricade
barrier
block
blockade
blockage
burden
chain
clog
closure
constraint
construction
deterrent
difficulty
embarrassment
encumbrance
handicap
hazard
hinderance
hindrance
hitch
hurdle
impediment
impedimenta
incumbrance
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Antonyms for obstruction:
abetment
abettance
acceleration
accessibility
achievement
advance
advancement
advantage
aggression
agitation
aid
allowance
allowing
approval
arousal
asset
assist
assistance
assistant
availability
backing
backup
beginning
benefaction
benefit
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Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- observance
- obscurement
- obrogate
- obolos
- obelise
- nyanja
- nyala
- nursery
- nuncheon
- numerals
- nuisances
- nudibranch
- nubilous
- novella
- notewise
- nonuple
- nontactile
- nonsmoking
- nominate
- nokia
- nodally
- nittier
- ninepins
- nikolai
- nikita
- nicolo
- nicolai
- niacin
- neurosis
- nephilim
- nepali
- nelia
- negroni
- neglected
- necklaces
- nebula
- neatening
- navajo
- nautilus
- narcistic
- namesake
- myriam
- myriads
- myolysis
- mutineer
- mutation
- mustafa
- mullion
- mulholland
- mufasa
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