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Synonyms for fly in the ointment
noun hindranceAntonyms for fly in the ointment
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More words related to fly in the ointment
catch
noun. trick, hidden disadvantage
catches
noun. trick, hidden disadvantage
disadvantage(s)
noun. difficulty, trouble
- adverse circumstance
- bar
- blocking
- burden
- defect
- deficiency
- deprivation
- detriment
- disability
- discommodity
- drawback
- failing
- fault
- flaw
- fly in the ointment
- hamper
- handicap
- hardship
- hindrance
- impediment
- imperfection
- imposition
- inadequacy
- inconvenience
- inutility
- lack
- liability
- limitation
- minus
- nuisance
- objection
- obstacle
- privation
- problem
- restraint
- snag
- stumbling block
- weak point
- weakness
disadvantages
noun. difficulty, trouble
- adverse circumstance
- bar
- blocking
- burden
- defect
- deficiency
- deprivation
- detriment
- disability
- discommodity
- drawback
- failing
- fault
- flaw
- fly in the ointment
- hamper
- handicap
- hardship
- hindrance
- impediment
- imperfection
- imposition
- inadequacy
- inconvenience
- inutility
- lack
- liability
- limitation
- minus
- nuisance
- objection
- obstacle
- privation
- problem
- restraint
- snag
- stumbling block
- weak point
- weakness
drawback
noun. disadvantage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.