Blocking and Roadblock

Blocking

Blocking noun - The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

Roadblock and blocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roadblock" instead a noun "Blocking".

Nearby Words: block, blocked, blockade, blockage, blockish

Roadblock

Roadblock noun - Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.
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Synonyms for Roadblock

Blocking and roadblock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blocking" instead a noun "Roadblock".

Both words in one sentence

  • NPC Roadblock: A stuffed hamster blocking a passageway in Sunflower Elementary and a scared hamster blocking a passageway in the Ruins.
  • Video Game / Magical Vacation NPC Roadblock: The otter blocking the team from getting to the waterfall on Cassia after thawing the place out.You can't go past here.
  • Video Game / Pokémon Red and Blue Broken Bridge: In addition to the NPC Roadblock examples mentioned below, there are the two Snorlax blocking your way south to Fuchsia City after falling asleep in the middle of the road.
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