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obstacle
noun as in impediment, barrier
Strongest matches
barrier, difficulty, disincentive, hardship, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, obstruction, restriction, snag, stumbling block
Strong matches
bar, block, catch, check, clog, crimp, encumbrance, hamper, hang-up, interruption, joker, mountain, rub, traverse, vicissitude
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Example Sentences
Mr. Loomis has sympathy for his subject, rightly observing that Jews of the era faced tremendous social and professional obstacles.
The potential consequences extend beyond law enforcement: nonprofits could face IRS or Treasury scrutiny, reputational damage, and obstacles to fundraising.
Beyond the performance, the assembly of this England quintet is made more remarkable by the obstacles each man has had to overcome to be on the field.
“You have to do more, because there are more obstacles and barriers in the way.”
China recognizes that technological unreadiness and uneven access to alternative fuels are still major obstacles.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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