Hurdle synonyms and antonyms
hûr'dl
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Part of speech:
Anything that gets in the way or hinders; impediment; obstruction; hindrance
barrier (related)
The definition of a barrier is anything, either natural or manmade, that keeps something from passing through.
impediment (related)
A speech defect; stutter, lisp, stammer, etc.
difficulty (related)
Something that is difficult, as a hard problem or an obstacle or objection
hop the sticks
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To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something.
interference (related)
(Physics) An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves, such as a distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects.
leap over
jump (related)
Jump is defined as to bounce or spring from the ground or from one surface to another.
To move with a leap or series of leaps
To obstruct with a roadblock
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To remove (objects or obstructions):
To cause to be at a disadvantage; hinder; impede
To try to avoid or lessen loss in connection with (a bet, risk, etc.) by making counterbalancing bets, investments, etc.
To move oneself suddenly from the ground, etc. by using one's leg muscles; jump; spring
To snag is defined as to break, destroy or tear by getting caught on something.
To cause to close or snap shut, as by a spring
(Said of one's voice) To change in order to give the illusion that the voice is that of someone else.
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To enclose, surround, or fortify with or as if with a wall:
clear path (antonym)
barrier, obstacle
opening (antonym)
The act or an instance of becoming open or being made to open:
A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper; someone you need to placate.
jump over
jump across
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To measure by or as by a scale
To jump or leap over, especially with the aid of a support such as the hands or a pole.
To venture (something):
hurdles (related)
Any solid piece of material used to strengthen or support
An obstruction.
A shoe, sandal, etc. with a thick, usually wooden, sole: light clogs are used in clog dancing
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Necessary but encumbering equipment on a ship.
Any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction
help (related)
One that helps:
open (related)
An unobstructed area of land or water:
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Any structure made from earth; especially an embankment or rampart used as a fortification
thrive (related)
Thrive means to grow strong and healthy.
move (related)
To change posture or position; stir:
the-hurdles (related)
rise (related)
To cause to rise:
Find another word for hurdle. In this page you can discover 48 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hurdle, like: obstacle, barricade, barrier, impediment, difficulty, bar, hop the sticks, overcome, interference, surmount and leap over.
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