obstructors
Obstructors are entities or factors that impede progress, movement, or the achievement of a goal. The nature of an obstructer is highly context-dependent, referring to anything that creates a barrier or resistance. In a physical sense, an obstructer could be a large object blocking a path or a physical ailment hindering an individual's ability to move. In a metaphorical sense, obstructers can be ideas, emotions, policies, or even other people that prevent a desired outcome.
The term can be applied in various fields. In engineering and mechanics, an obstructer might be a