congestion

nounblockage

Synonyms for congestion

noun blockage

Antonyms for congestion

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "action of gathering together," from Middle French congestion (14c.), from Latin congestionem (nominative congestio), noun of action from past participle stem of congerere (see congest). Medical sense is from 1630s; meaning "a crowding together of people, traffic, etc." is from 1883.

Example Sentences for congestion

The sun seemed much hotter in this congestion than in the open sea.

People's faces grew red with congestion in the growing heat.

There was no sitting the next day; for Vincent was in bed, ill, with congestion of the lungs.

It affects any sort of displacement and any kind of congestion.

Do you want to be laid up with bronchitis or congestion of the lungs?

If it were to rise as much, there would be danger of congestion of the brain.

The problem of congestion, in particular, is assuming ever graver proportions.

There is no sign of congestion or coming detachment whatever.

It was all banned about fifty years ago, on account of the congestion.

But the relationship to congestion he has not always seen for himself.

congestion

Synonyms for congestion

Antonyms for congestion

fullness

gridlock

overflow

rush hour

satiation

congestion

Synonyms for congestion

Antonyms for congestion

More words related to congestion

bottleneck

fullness

gridlock

overflow

rush hour

satiation