BLOCKED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

blocked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of blocked

as in obstructed

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verb

past tense of block

as in filled

to close up so that no empty spaces remain block up the opening in the wall where a window once was

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as in jammed

to prevent passage through by filling with something one of the patient's arteries was so blocked with fatty deposits that blood flow had been reduced to a trickle

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as in intercepted

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley

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Recent Examples of blocked

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When those signals are blocked, disrupted or deliberately jammed, vehicles may need other methods to maintain reliable navigation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The appeals court’s opinion issued Wednesday, which supplemented an opinion filed on July 15, found that Milian blocked prosecutors from exercising their discretion, which includes seeking the death penalty. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The handwashing station was completely blocked with dirty dishes stored inside the sink. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The website initially blocked the agent’s request, but the AI ultimately found a way to bypass the access controls. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Police blocked off the road as students left classes at the beginning of fourth period. — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 His stance against the Blue Wall and systemic racism within the police force back in season eight blocked his options for promotion and a raise. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Twelve days later, Amazon blocked Muse from shopping on its site, arguing that third-party agents should identify themselves and obtain a retailer’s permission before transacting on behalf of its customers. — Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2026 In Chile in 2024, several hundred demonstrators burned tires and blocked coastal highways and railway tracks to protest the early closure of the fishing season, a move partly driven by overfishing tied to fishmeal. — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocked

Adjective

Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstructed

Verb

Almost 20,000 fans jammed South Side Park III, and thousands waited in the streets.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
The Rangers announced the devastating news on Saturday following a scary injury in which the 30-year-old’s right skate jammed into the post while gliding across his crease in the first period.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of jammed

Verb

This time, quarterback Isaiah Marshall made his worst decision of the game, throwing from his back foot a ball into the end zone that was easily intercepted.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
The Buckeyes quarterback's pass was intercepted deep in Ohio State territory, and two plays later, Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard scored on a 7-yard touchdown run.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of intercepted

Adjective

The girl with a backpack on could be seen crossing the street while looking at her phone before the stopped truck began moving beside her, in videos obtained by ABC station WPVI and CBS station KYW.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
The crash drew a crowd from the stopped traffic, who quickly spread photos and videos of the driver on social media.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stopped

Verb

Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Seeing the ancient Piazza San Michele packed with people, and witnessing those genuine encounters between the cast and the audience.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of packed

Verb

Each console was tested in the device's performance mode while plugged directly into power, with the only difference being the resolution.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
The roommate then plugged the camera in and saw several videos of Long inside the bedroom testing out the device, according to the report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026