barriers

NOUN

obstruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barricade blockade boundary fence hurdle impediment limit obstacle railing roadblock wall

STRONG

bar bound confines curtain ditch enclosure fortification gully moat palisade rampart stop trench

WEAK

blank wall pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assistance help opening

STRONG

open

NOUN

obstruction to goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty drawback hindrance hurdle impediment obstacle restraint restriction stumbling block

STRONG

bar check encumbrance limitation preventive

WEAK

pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit freedom help

WEAK

opening

Example Sentences

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The ruthless attack of Rio Hondo’s ballcarriers met Vanden’s Mcleod head-on but ultimately led to the signal caller calling game in overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

He should have finally been at full strength after recovering from ACL surgery, but he couldn’t move as he wanted or chase down ballcarriers like usual.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

The 28-year-old Alexander is a powerful presence on the football field, too, with his voice loud and his bone-rattling hits on ballcarriers even louder.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2022

Woods and Kupp were leaders and enthusiastic and effective blockers for former Rams running back Todd Gurley and other Rams ballcarriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022

Since 2016, NGS has also provided data to the public on the fastest ballcarriers in a given season, as measured by their maximum speed on certain plays.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2022