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Definitions

block

[blok] / blɒk /

NOUN

mass of material

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar brick chunk piece section slab square

STRONG

cake cube hunk ingot loaf lump oblong segment slice solid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

opening

NOUN

obstruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar barrier chunk roadblock wall

STRONG

blockage clog hang-up hindrance impediment jam mass obstacle obstruction snag stop stoppage

WEAK

blank wall

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid assistance beginning clearance continuation go help promotion start support

WEAK

opening

VERB

obstruct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest bar blockade clog close close off cut off deter halt hinder hold up impede intercept prevent stall stop thwart

STRONG

barricade brake catch charge check choke congest dam dead-end fill occlude plug stonewall stopper stymie tackle

WEAK

block out close out hang up interfere with shut off shut out stop up take out of play

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist begin continue encourage facilitate forward further give help let go open permit promote push release start support unstop

STRONG

free liberate unblock

WEAK

let up

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General Rob Bonta to try to block the deal on antitrust grounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Previously, French authorities had allowed these ships to continue operating after their owners paid fines but have since vowed to block them.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Cook has remained at the Fed after suing to block Trump’s termination.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This includes several Capitol officers who plan to sue and block payouts.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“Can we finish the hat first? I need to block it.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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Chapter 27: America and World War II