Barrier Synonyms

37 barrier synonyms include fence, railing, barricade, hurdle, bar, blockade, roadblock, fencing, obstacle, and obstruction. Barrier is a noun, and its antonyms are openness and accessibility. Here are some additional synonyms for "barrier" with example sentences.

Another word for Barrier

37 other ways to say barrier.

1. fence

  • roadblock  
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  • railing  
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  • hurdle  
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  • fencing  
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  • fence  
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  • blockade  
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  • barricade  
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  • bar  
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2. obstacle

  • trammel  
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  • stumbling block  
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  • stop
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  • spanner in the works  
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  • snag  
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  • problem
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  • obstruction  
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  • obstacle
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  • monkey wrench in the works  
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  • impediment  
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  • hurdle  
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  • hitch  
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  • hindrance
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  • hiccup  
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  • handicap  
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  • fly in the ointment  
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  • facer  
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  • drawback
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  • disadvantage
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  • difficulty
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  • deterrent  
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  • curb  
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  • cumber  
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  • complication  
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  • check
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  • catch  
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  • block  
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  • bar  
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  • balk  
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Use barrier in a Sentence

A barrier exists between two communities.

He broke down the barrier quickly.

Language can be a barrier sometimes.

They faced a barrier to entry.