congest

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de bloquer ou de remplir excessivement, souvent en référence à la circulation, aux voies nasales ou à d'autres systèmes.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming blocked or overcrowded, often referring to traffic, nasal passages, or other systems.

1. Block or obstructB2formalmedical

   To cause an abnormal accumulation of fluid or matter, blocking normal flow, especially in the body.

   Congestionner

   • The cold virus can congest the nasal passages.
   • Allergies often congest the sinuses, making breathing difficult.
   • The medication helps to relieve congested airways.

   Synonymesblockchokeclogjamobstructplugstop upstuff

   Antonymescleardrainfreeopenunblock

2. Overcrowd or fillB2formal

   To fill something to excess, causing blockage or slowing of movement.

   engorger

   • The narrow streets were congested with traffic during rush hour.
   • Too many people congested the entrance to the stadium.
   • The network becomes congested when too many users try to access it simultaneously.

   Synonymesblockchokeclogcramjamobstructovercrowdplugstuff

   Antonymesclearemptyfreeunblock