barrier - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a structure or object that impedes free movement

Synonyms

• barrier

More generic

• impediment
• impedimenta
• obstructer
• obstruction
• obstructor

More specific

• balusters
• balustrade
• banister
• bannister
• barricade
• breakwater
• bulwark
• crash barrier
• dam
• dike
• dyke
• fence
• fencing
• fender
• grate
• grating
• groin
• groyne
• handrail
• hurdle
• jetty
• mole
• movable barrier
• rail
• railing
• revetment
• roadblock
• seawall
• starting gate
• starting stall
• wing

Noun

any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

Synonyms

• barrier
• roadblock

More generic

• obstacle
• obstruction

More specific

• color barrier
• ideological barrier
• language barrier

Noun

anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

Synonyms

• barrier

More generic

• mechanism

More specific

• bar
• blood-brain barrier
• curtain

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