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barriers

NOUN

obstruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barricade blockade boundary fence hurdle impediment limit obstacle railing roadblock wall

STRONG

bar bound confines curtain ditch enclosure fortification gully moat palisade rampart stop trench

WEAK

blank wall pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assistance help opening

STRONG

open

NOUN

obstruction to goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty drawback hindrance hurdle impediment obstacle restraint restriction stumbling block

STRONG

bar check encumbrance limitation preventive

WEAK

pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit freedom help

WEAK

opening

Example Sentences

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Authorities have deployed thousands of officers and set up concrete barriers surrounding the venue to block protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Soccer history have had a hand in tearing down so many barriers and leading so much progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I've been in the industry for over 22 years and it's been the same question and same barriers that our communities have been facing," said Aesha Ali from training and education provider Saheli Hub.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"When trauma is normalised, oftentimes individuals do not recognise their need for help. Complicating matters are the cultural barriers, where mental health is not openly discussed."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

That meant removing any barriers and using any psychological tools at his disposal, such as using nicknames to create a sense of friendship.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple