blockages

Definitions

Obstructions that prevent the passage or flow of something.

Psychological or emotional barriers that hinder progress or creative output.

The state of being blocked or the act of stopping something from moving.

Examples

The plumber worked for hours to clear the stubborn blockages in the kitchen pipes.

Heavy snow caused major blockages on the mountain pass, trapping several vehicles.

The doctor explained that the patient's chest pain was caused by arterial blockages.

Synonyms

obstructions barriers clogs impediments bottlenecks jams stoppages

Antonyms

openings clearances passages accesses flow liberations releases