| blocked | | |
| adj. | 1. blocked, out of use | closed to traffic.; "the repaving results in many blocked streets" |
| ~ closed | not open or affording passage or access.; "the many closed streets made travel difficult"; "our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains" |
| adj. | 2. blocked, plugged | completely obstructed or closed off.; "the storm was responsible for many blocked roads and bridges"; "the drain was plugged" |
| ~ obstructed | shut off to passage or view or hindered from action.; "a partially obstructed passageway"; "an obstructed view"; "justice obstructed is not justice" |
| thwarted | | |
| adj. | 1. defeated, disappointed, discomfited, foiled, frustrated, thwarted | disappointingly unsuccessful.; "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions"; "their foiled attempt to capture Calais"; "many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers"; "his best efforts were thwarted" |
| ~ unsuccessful | not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome. |
| barrier | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. barrier | a structure or object that impedes free movement. |
| ~ balusters, balustrade, banister, handrail, bannister | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. |
| ~ barricade | a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy.; "they stormed the barricade" |
| ~ breakwater, groyne, jetty, seawall, bulwark, groin, mole | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away. |
| ~ bulwark | a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural). |
| ~ crash barrier | a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents. |
| ~ dam, dike, dyke | a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea. |
| ~ fence, fencing | a barrier that serves to enclose an area. |
| ~ fender, wing | a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud.; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" |
| ~ grating, grate | a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air. |
| ~ hurdle | a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races. |
| ~ movable barrier | a barrier that can be moved to allow passage. |
| ~ impedimenta, obstruction, impediment, obstructer, obstructor | any structure that makes progress difficult. |
| ~ rail, railing | a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports. |
| ~ revetment | a barrier against explosives. |
| ~ barricade, roadblock | a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.. |
| ~ starting gate, starting stall | a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. barrier, roadblock | any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" |
| ~ obstacle, obstruction | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" |
| ~ ideological barrier | a barrier to cooperation or interaction resulting from conflicting ideologies. |
| ~ language barrier | barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages. |
| n. (object) | 3. barrier | anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access. |
| ~ bar | a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore.; "the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river" |
| ~ blood-brain barrier | a mechanism that creates a barrier between brain tissues and circulating blood; serves to protect the central nervous system.; "the brain was protected from the large molecules of the virus by the blood-brain barrier" |
| ~ curtain | any barrier to communication or vision.; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees" |
| ~ mechanism | a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection" |
| hazard | | |
| n. (state) | 1. endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk | a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" |
| ~ danger | a cause of pain or injury or loss.; "he feared the dangers of traveling by air" |
| ~ health hazard | hazard to the health of those exposed to it. |
| ~ moral hazard | (economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance).; "insurance companies are exposed to a moral hazard if the insured party is not honest" |
| ~ occupational hazard | any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury. |
| ~ sword of damocles | a constant and imminent peril.; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles" |
| n. (phenomenon) | 2. chance, fortune, hazard, luck | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another.; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance" |
| ~ phenomenon | any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning. |
| ~ mischance, mishap, bad luck | an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate.; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all" |
| ~ even chance, toss-up, tossup | an unpredictable phenomenon.; "it's a toss-up whether he will win or lose" |
| n. (artifact) | 3. hazard | an obstacle on a golf course. |
| ~ bunker, sand trap, trap | a hazard on a golf course. |
| ~ golf course, links course | course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf. |
| ~ obstacle | an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented). |
| ~ water hazard | hazard provided by ponds of water that the golfer must avoid. |
| v. (communication) | 4. guess, hazard, pretend, venture | put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation.; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong" |
| ~ forebode, predict, prognosticate, foretell, promise, anticipate, call | make a prediction about; tell in advance.; "Call the outcome of an election" |
| ~ suspect, surmise | imagine to be the case or true or probable.; "I suspect he is a fugitive"; "I surmised that the butler did it" |
| ~ speculate | talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion.; "We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal" |
| v. (social) | 5. adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake, venture | put at risk.; "I will stake my good reputation for this" |
| ~ lay on the line, put on the line, risk | expose to a chance of loss or damage.; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong" |
| v. (social) | 6. adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
| ~ attempt, essay, try, assay, seek | make an effort or attempt.; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" |
| ~ go for broke | risk everything in one big effort.; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race" |
| ~ luck it, luck through | act by relying on one's luck. |
| hindrance | | |
| n. (cognition) | 1. balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. |
| ~ difficulty | a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result.; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent" |
| ~ albatross, millstone | (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps.; "she was an albatross around his neck" |
| ~ bind | something that hinders as if with bonds. |
| ~ diriment impediment | (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage). |
| ~ drag | something that slows or delays progress.; "taxation is a drag on the economy"; "too many laws are a drag on the use of new land" |
| ~ obstacle, obstruction | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" |
| ~ straitjacket | anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines.; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket" |
| n. (artifact) | 2. encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive | any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. |
| ~ clog | any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction. |
| ~ impedimenta, obstruction, impediment, obstructer, obstructor | any structure that makes progress difficult. |
| ~ speed bump | a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway. |
| n. (act) | 3. hinderance, hindrance, interference | the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. |
| ~ human action, human activity, act, deed | something that people do or cause to happen. |
| ~ foiling, thwarting, frustration | an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts. |
| ~ antagonism | (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure. |
| ~ obstruction | the act of obstructing.; "obstruction of justice" |
| ~ complication | the act or process of complicating. |
| ~ deterrence | the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety. |
| ~ prevention, bar | the act of preventing.; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza" |
| impediment | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor | any structure that makes progress difficult. |
| ~ bar | an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal.; "it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar" |
| ~ barrier | a structure or object that impedes free movement. |
| ~ blockade | prevents access or progress. |
| ~ blockage, stoppage, occlusion, closure, block, stop | an obstruction in a pipe or tube.; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" |
| ~ hinderance, hindrance, preventative, preventive, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference, hitch | any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. |
| ~ obstacle | an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented). |
| ~ structure, construction | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts.; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" |
| ~ 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. |
| obstacle | | |
| n. (cognition) | 1. obstacle, obstruction | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" |
| ~ deterrent, hinderance, hindrance, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap, check | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. |
| ~ roadblock, barrier | any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" |
| ~ rub, hang-up, hitch, snag | an unforeseen obstacle. |
| ~ hurdle | an obstacle that you are expected to overcome.; "the last hurdle before graduation" |
| ~ stymie, stymy | a thwarting and distressing situation. |
| n. (artifact) | 2. obstacle | an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented). |
| ~ hazard | an obstacle on a golf course. |
| ~ impedimenta, obstruction, impediment, obstructer, obstructor | any structure that makes progress difficult. |
| ~ stumbling block | any obstacle or impediment. |
| ~ water jump | a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest. |
| obstruction | | |
| n. (state) | 1. blockage, obstruction | the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction. |
| ~ physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions. |
| ~ ileus, intestinal obstruction | blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel. |
| ~ tamponade, tamponage | blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding). |
| n. (act) | 2. obstruction | the act of obstructing.; "obstruction of justice" |
| ~ interference, hinderance, hindrance | the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. |
| ~ blockage, occlusion, closure | the act of blocking. |
| ~ stalling, stall | a tactic used to mislead or delay. |
| ~ obstruction of justice | impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court. |
| n. (act) | 3. obstruction | getting in someone's way. |
| ~ maneuver, manoeuvre, play | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill.; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" |
| ~ blocking, block | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements. |
| ~ check | obstructing an opponent in ice hockey. |
| rail | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. rail, railing | a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports. |
| ~ balusters, balustrade, banister, handrail, bannister | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. |
| ~ bar | (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried.; "spectators were not allowed past the bar" |
| ~ barrier | a structure or object that impedes free movement. |
| ~ fife rail | the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel. |
| ~ ledger board | top rail of a fence or balustrade. |
| ~ guardrail, safety rail | a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety. |
| ~ taffrail | the railing around the stern of a ship. |
| n. (artifact) | 2. rail | short for railway.; "he traveled by rail"; "he was concerned with rail safety" |
| ~ railroad, railroad line, railway, railway line, railway system | line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. rail, rails, runway, track | a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll. |
| ~ bar | a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon.; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" |
| ~ railroad track, railroad, railway | a line of track providing a runway for wheels.; "he walked along the railroad track" |
| ~ third rail | a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive. |
| ~ streetcar track, tramline, tramway | the track on which trams or streetcars run. |
| n. (artifact) | 4. rail | a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal). |
| ~ bar | a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon.; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" |
| ~ hitching bar, hitchrack | a fixed horizontal rail to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying. |
| ~ ledger board | top rail of a fence or balustrade. |
| ~ picture rail | rail fixed to a wall for hanging pictures. |
| ~ plate rail | rail or narrow shelf fixed to a wall to display plates. |
| ~ fence rail, split rail | a rail that is split from a log. |
| n. (animal) | 5. rail | any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud. |
| ~ wader, wading bird | any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food. |
| ~ family rallidae, rallidae | rails; crakes; gallinules; coots. |
| ~ maori hen, weka, wood hen | flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting. |
| ~ crake | any of several short-billed Old World rails. |
| ~ notornis, notornis mantelli, takahe | flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules. |
| ~ coot | slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks. |
| v. (communication) | 6. inveigh, rail | complain bitterly. |
| ~ complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off, kick | express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" |
| v. (stative) | 7. rail, rail in | enclose with rails.; "rail in the old graves" |
| ~ hold in, enclose, confine | close in.; "darkness enclosed him" |
| v. (possession) | 8. rail | provide with rails.; "The yard was railed" |
| ~ architecture | the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect. |
| ~ furnish, provide, supply, render | give something useful or necessary to.; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" |
| v. (motion) | 9. rail, rail off | separate with a railing.; "rail off the crowds from the Presidential palace" |
| ~ divide, separate | make a division or separation. |
| v. (motion) | 10. rail | convey (goods etc.) by rails.; "fresh fruit are railed from Italy to Belgium" |
| ~ transport | move something or somebody around; usually over long distances. |
| v. (motion) | 11. rail, train | travel by rail or train.; "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg" |
| ~ ride | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle.; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" |
| v. (contact) | 12. rail | lay with rails.; "hundreds of miles were railed out here" |
| ~ lay, put down, repose | put in a horizontal position.; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed" |
| v. (competition) | 13. rail | fish with a handline over the rails of a boat.; "They are railing for fresh fish" |
| ~ fish | catch or try to catch fish or shellfish.; "I like to go fishing on weekends" |
| v. (communication) | 14. rail, revile, vilify, vituperate | spread negative information about.; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews" |
| ~ blackguard, clapperclaw, abuse, shout | use foul or abusive language towards.; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" |
| v. (communication) | 15. fulminate, rail | criticize severely.; "He fulminated against the Republicans' plan to cut Medicare"; "She railed against the bad social policies" |
| ~ denounce | speak out against.; "He denounced the Nazis" |
| baba | | |
| n. (food) | 1. baba | a small cake leavened with yeast. |
| ~ cake | baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat. |
| ~ baba au rhum, rum baba | a baba soaked in rum. |
| baba | | |
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