BLOCKING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in impeding

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blocking

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verb

present participle of block

as in filling

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 obstructing

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 intercepting

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 blocking

Adjective

The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026

Verb

So far, anti-AI legislation has taken the form of blocking subsidies for AI data centers. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 With all that swirling around them, the presidential motorcade meant to bring Kate, Hal, Grace, and Todd back to Air Force One gets waylaid by protesters blocking the entrance to Heathrow airport. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 For some women, treatment may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or hormone-blocking medications to reduce the chance of cancer returning. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 So Merck released Lipfendra—a once-daily pill form of an injectable medication that’s been available for years—which helps the body clear more LDL cholesterol by blocking the blood protein PCSK9. — Erica Sweeney, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Coffee works by blocking adenosine, the brain chemical that signals rest. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 The train stopped after the crash but was not blocking the roadway. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 These builds were used for blocking sequences and rehearsals. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 But Rooney suffered a fractured thumb in that match, so Bryant is the setter and is still doing some blocking too. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocking

Adjective

Aerial footage showed aircraft dropping fire retardant over the area.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Flame-retardant defense uniforms are often stiff and heavy, but Gore-Tex Labs’ Pyrad fabric technology offers a better option.

— Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of retardant

Verb

In contrast, Golden Week (which starts in early October) is Hong Kong's busiest travel period and sees an enormous amount of tour groups flock to the city, filling up shopping malls and overwhelming the main tourist attractions.

— Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
No one makes it through the front door without a warm welcome, then to be greeted by walls of yarn and crafting tables filling the floor space.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

Abiy's office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said that the latest fighting ended in its defeat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Abiy’s office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said the latest fighting ended in its defeat.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstructing

Verb

Baylor does rank second in pass defense efficiency, but that ranking is largely based off intercepting Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown three times in the season opener.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Those restrictions prevented Ukraine from intercepting some Russian drones, contributing to civilian deaths.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel didn’t shy away from discussing his job security Thursday amid a frustrating 0-5 start to the season.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Wednesday's rain made for a frustrating day for hundreds of travelers at Denver International Airport, including some football fans arriving for Thursday night's Broncos game.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustrating

Verb

The team identified a process known as jamming, in which the movement of these regions becomes increasingly restricted.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
The crew decamped to Joshua Tree, jamming around a campfire and recording in a makeshift studio in their Airbnb.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of jamming

Verb

Friday’s exhibition contest featured a 22-0 KU run in the first half, the Jayhawks responding to Pitt State grabbing an early 22-21 lead.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Keeping the shoes simple with a more eye-grabbing dress has been her outfit formula as of late.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026