Synonyms for block

Other words for “block”, grouped by meaning.

We found 43 synonyms for “block”. The most common are city block, cube, mental block, pulley, pulley-block.

noun a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

Synonymscity block

noun a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

Synonymscube

noun an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

Synonymsmental block

noun a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

noun a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

noun an obstruction in a pipe or tube

noun a platform from which an auctioneer sells

noun the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

Synonymsblocking

verb render unsuitable for passage

verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

verb stop from happening or developing

verb interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

Synonymsjam

verb shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

Synonymsobstruct

verb obstruct

verb block passage through

verb impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Synonymsparrydeflect

verb be unable to remember

verb prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Oppositesunblock

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University