Blockade and Obstacle

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Blockade

Blockade noun - The cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies.

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Obstacle is a synonym for blockade in barrier topic. In some cases you can use "Obstacle" instead a noun "Blockade", when it comes to topics like obstruction, stoppage. popular alternative

Nearby Words: block, blockaded, blockage, blocking, blockading

Obstacle

Obstacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: stumbling on all the obstacles along the path

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Blockade is a synonym for obstacle in barrier topic. You can use "Blockade" instead a noun "Obstacle", if it concerns topics such as obstruction. popular alternative

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complete	complete blockade	complete obstacle
main	main blockade	main obstacle
random	random blockade	random obstacle
occasional	occasional blockade	occasional obstacle
Other adjectives: largest.

Both words in one sentence

Failing the tree/boulder blockade, the game will just toss an obstacle at you that needs a key item, like any usual RPG.

Source: Railroading

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