obstructor

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que sistematicamente bloqueia ou impede uma ação, ou uma estrutura física que obstrui a passagem ou o avanço.

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.

   Obstrutor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockerfilibustererobstructerobstructioniststonewallerthwarter

   Antônimosfacilitatorsupporter

2. Physical barrierC1formal

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

   Obstáculo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarbarricadebarrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstruction