What is another word for blockage?
Pronunciation: [blˈɒkɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Blockage refers to the obstruction, hindrance or obstruction of a passage or pathway. The synonym for blockage includes barrier, obstruction, impediment, hindrance, stoppage, clog, congestion, occlusion, dam and barricade. A barrier suggests something that stops and bars progress, whereas an obstruction suggests that something stands in the way of progress. An impediment suggests a hindrance that is not insurmountable. A stoppage implies a complete halt, while a clog denotes a narrow passage completely blocked. Congestion, occlusion, and dam refer to the blockage of fluid flow, and barricade suggests a deliberate structure constructed to prevent movement.
