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blocking

[blok-ing] / ˈblɒk ɪŋ /
NOUN
disadvantage(s)
Synonyms
WEAK
adverse circumstance bar burden defect deficiency deprivation detriment disability discommodity drawback failing fault flaw fly in the ointment hamper hardship hindrance impediment imperfection imposition inadequacy inconvenience inutility lack liability limitation minus nuisance objection obstacle privation problem restraint snag stumbling block weak point weakness
Antonyms
WEAK
advantage good fortune
NOUN
engraving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
etching illustration inscription lithograph woodcut
STRONG
chasing chiselling cutting impression inscribing intaglio mezzotint photoengraving photogravure print rotogravure scratch
WEAK
dry point enchasing
NOUN
frustration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoyance dissatisfaction failure grievance irritation resentment
STRONG
blow bummer chagrin circumvention contravention curbing defeat disgruntlement downer drag fizzle foiling hindrance impediment letdown obstruction setback vexation
WEAK
bitter pill nonfulfillment nonsuccess old one-two unfulfillment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
happiness pleasure
STRONG
advance aid assistance blessing boon boost help promotion success support triumph
WEAK
cooperation encouragement facilitation
NOUN
imperviousness
Synonyms
STRONG
battle check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction hindrance holding immunity impedance impediment intransigence obstruction protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand struggle support unsusceptibility watch
WEAK
halting impeding insusceptibility parrying protecting striking back warding off withstanding
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance harm help hurt injury liberation peace promotion truce
NOUN
insusceptibility
Synonyms
WEAK
battle check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding immunity impedance impediment impeding imperviousness intransigence obstruction parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support unsusceptibility warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
interference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict intervention intrusion obstruction tampering
STRONG
arrest background barring choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation
WEAK
backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing
Antonyms
STRONG
encouragement
WEAK
aid assistance help
NOUN
obstruction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blockage hindrance interference
STRONG
bar barricade barrier block check checkmate circumvention difficulty gridlock hamper hurdle jam lock mountain restraint roadblock snag stop stoppage trammel trouble wall
WEAK
booby trap monkey wrench stumbling block
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assistance help
STRONG
advantage beginning contentment continuation go liberation opening peace start
WEAK
boost promotion support
NOUN
occlusion
Synonyms
STRONG
barricade barrier block blockage closure stoppage
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning opening start
NOUN
renitence
Synonyms
WEAK
battle check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impedance impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal renitency retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
renitency
Synonyms
WEAK
battle check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impedance impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal renitence retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding
NOUN
resistance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle defiance fight intransigence protection refusal struggle support
STRONG
check combat contention counteraction cover detention friction hindrance holding impedance impediment obstruction rebuff retardation safeguard screen shield stand watch
WEAK
halting impeding parrying protecting striking back warding off withstanding
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance help liberation peace promotion
WEAK
compliance conforming cooperation submission
NOUN
unsusceptibility
Synonyms
STRONG
check immunity imperviousness protection safeguard screen shield
WEAK
insusceptibility
Antonyms
STRONG
harm hurt injury

Example Sentences

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The Security Council adopted a strong resolution against Tehran in mid-March, condemning its blocking of the strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This game began, appropriately enough, with Angela Dugalic blocking Aston Judd’s shot and then glaring at her as the Longhorn lay in a heap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The importance of the islands such as Kharg, Qeshm and Abu Musa is increasingly coming into view as Iran causes an economic crisis by blocking most oil tankers from transiting the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Anthropic says it is looking to resolve an issue which is blocking users of its AI coding tool.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I pull the window shade down, blocking out the light.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse