Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A thing that obstructs or prevents movement or progress.
Barrier
/ˈbæriə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Oh, great, divinely bounding wisdom of walls and barriers!
The biggest barrier to change is inside you.
But this other black barrier which he himself had built!
Etymology:
The term barrier traces its origin to the late Middle English period, derived from Old French barriere meaning obstacle, which came from late Latin barrieria.
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