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stumbling stone

NOUN
stumbling block
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier complication deterrent difficulty drawback hindrance hitch hurdle impediment obstacle setback snag
WEAK
Catch-22 barricade blockage catch clog delay discouragement drag fly in the ointment holdup limitation obstruction restraint road block stone in one's path
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon ease encouragement help opening peace

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"It is their stumbling stone; the rock of their offense."

From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume 1, January, 1880 by Walker, Aaron

As it is written: Behold I put in Syon a stumbling stone, and a rock which shall make men fall.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

Thou stumbling stone, thou barrier 'thwart 650     The gates of endless life!

From Elias An Epic of the Ages by Whitney, Orson F.

Patronage is the stumbling stone here to true political action.

From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count