There is a blockage in this pipe, preventing water from entering it.
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Blockage
Synonyms for "blockage" (142 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (42)
congestionconstipationconstrictionconvulsioncrampdead enddelaydetentiondouble takeeclampsiaeclipseembargoembolismepilepsyexceptionfalling sicknessfitfixationfoot draggingfrenzy
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Related words (71)
interruptionlaglaggingletlockjawlogjammoratoriumnegativismnuisance valueoppositionparoxysmpausepetit malpsychological blockred taperepressionreprieveresistancerespiterestraint
Noun(23 words)
jamjamminglack of flowlogjamlogjamsobscure the issueobstacleobstaclesobstructionsobstructivenessocclusionspathway disruptionphysical obstructionroad obstructionroadblockingsnagstate of stasisstopstoppagestuckness
Determiner(1 words)
no energy flow
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
temporary immobilities
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: obstruction, occlusion, access, afterthought, apoplexy.
- Sentence evidence is available for blockage, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "blockage".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "blockage"
Keep "blockage" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "blockage" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "blockage", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "blockage" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesimpedimentimpedimentaobstacleobstructerobstructionobstructorphysical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesarterial blockageblockage in the drainblockage of airwaysblockage of blood flowintestinal blockageroad blockage
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Several years ago, a rotavirus vaccine was taken off the market because it increased a baby's risk of developing a rare, but potentially deadly, intestinal blockage.
Source: tatoeba (11048473)
A few years ago, a group of experts examined studies of aspirin at the request of federal health officials in the United States. The experts said people with an increased risk of a heart attack should take a low-strength aspirin every day. Aspirin may help someone who is having a heart attack caused by a blockage in a blood vessel. Aspirin thins the blood, so the blood may be able to flow past the blockage. But experts say people should seek emergency help immediately. And they say an aspirin is no substitute for treatment, only a temporary help.
Source: tatoeba (12287695)
This disease is particularly harmful for young children. The adult worms can live up to 2 years, so intestinal blockage can become severe in tiny tummies.
Source: tatoeba (12327350)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "blockage"?
Closest matches include obstruction, occlusion, access, afterthought, apoplexy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "blockage"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.