obstructor

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui bloque ou entrave systématiquement une action, ou une structure physique qui gêne le passage.

A noun referring to a person or thing that systematically blocks or hinders an action, or a physical structure that impedes progress.

1. Person who hindersC1formal

   A person who systematically blocks or delays an action that others wish to take.

   Personne qui fait obstruction

   • The committee's progress was slowed by a persistent obstructor.
   • He was known as an obstructor of any new policy changes.
   • The project failed because of one key obstructor in the group.

   Synonymesblockerfilibustererobstructerobstructioniststonewallerthwarter

   Antonymesfacilitatorsupporter

2. Physical barrierC1formal

   A structure or object that makes forward movement or progress difficult.

   Obstacle physique

   • The fallen tree acted as an obstructor on the hiking trail.
   • Large rocks were an obstructor to the construction of the road.
   • The debris was a major obstructor in the narrow hallway.

   Synonymesbarbarricadebarrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstruction