congestion

/kənˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/
noun 5

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(noun.)

ADJ

serious, severe | increased, increasing

road, traffic

Heavy road congestion delayed commuters by more than an hour during rush hour yesterday.

nasal

VERB + CONGESTION

cause, lead to

avoid, ease, reduce, relieve

The new subway line should help reduce traffic congestion during rush hour.

increase

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