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hitch

[hich] / hɪtʃ /
NOUN
problem, difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drawback glitch hindrance impediment interruption mishap snafu snag stumbling block
STRONG
block bug catch check delay discontinuance hang-up joker stoppage tangle trouble
WEAK
holdup
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance help
STRONG
continuation
WEAK
benefit chance opening opportunity
VERB
join, fasten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tether
STRONG
attach chain connect couple harness hook lash moor strap tie unite yoke
WEAK
make fast
Antonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin divide loose release separate unfasten
WEAK
unchain unhitch unlock

Example Sentences

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The main strike went off without a hitch, and everything was quiet as they turned back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The main hitch is an obvious one: Factories are hugely expensive to set up and run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Despite concerns over the logistics of a multi-location ceremony, it was an impressive production that went off without a hitch.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

In 2019, the company even partnered with major chains like A&W, Carl’s Jr., and Dunkin’, all of which sought to hitch their wagon to the meat-free trend.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

Without giving myself another moment to question the right course of action, I hitch my skirt above my knees and run.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse