blocked

/ blɒkt /

adjective

1. slang.
   functionally impeded by amphetamine

Example Sentences

But last December, the council made a stunning U-turn and blocked the latest conversion proposal.

From Los Angeles Times

He quipped, “Wow, this is going to be the most diverse group of congresspeople to ever get all their legislation blocked. So inspiring . . . F**k, people!”

From Salon

A Massachusetts judge blocked the deal, arguing that a merger would reduce competition in the market.

From BBC

If her child is blocked from getting such care in California, she said, they are making plans to leave the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Weeks earlier, as the owner of the Washington Post, Bezos had blocked an endorsement of Kamala Harris by the newspaper’s editorial board.

From Salon

Related Words

• barred
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• tethered