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

Example Sentences

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

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

They stumbled over the stumbling stone; 9:33 even as it is written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock of offense; and no one who believes in him will be disappointed."

From The World English Bible (WEB): Romans by Anonymous

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

This has been a stumbling stone to many young men.

From The Young Man's Guide by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)

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