Hurdle synonyms

obstacle

Anything that gets in the way or hinders; impediment; obstruction; hindrance

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barricade

A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

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barrier (related)

The definition of a barrier is anything, either natural or manmade, that keeps something from passing through.

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difficulty (related)

Something that is difficult, as a hard problem or an obstacle or objection

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impediment (related)

A speech defect; stutter, lisp, stammer, etc.

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bar

To lock or bolt with a bar.

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hop the sticks

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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.

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surmount

To get over; to overcome

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leap over

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jump (related)

Jump is defined as to bounce or spring from the ground or from one surface to another.

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bound

To move with a leap or series of leaps

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overcome

To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something.

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earthwork

Any structure made from earth; especially an embankment or rampart used as a fortification

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clear

To remove (objects or obstructions):

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handicap

To cause to be at a disadvantage; hinder; impede

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hazard

To venture (something):

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hedge

To try to avoid or lessen loss in connection with (a bet, risk, etc.) by making counterbalancing bets, investments, etc.

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leap

To move oneself suddenly from the ground, etc. by using one's leg muscles; jump; spring

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roadblock

To obstruct with a roadblock

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snag

To snag is defined as to break, destroy or tear by getting caught on something.

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spring

To cause to close or snap shut, as by a spring

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throw

(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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wall

To enclose, surround, or fortify with or as if with a wall:

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clear path (antonym)

barrier, obstacle

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opening (antonym)

The act or an instance of becoming open or being made to open:

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complication

A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper; someone you need to placate.

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obstruction

The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

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jump over

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jump across

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scale

To measure by or as by a scale

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vault

To jump or leap over, especially with the aid of a support such as the hands or a pole.

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hurdles (related)

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block

Any solid piece of material used to strengthen or support

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blockage

An obstruction.

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clog

A shoe, sandal, etc. with a thick, usually wooden, sole: light clogs are used in clog dancing

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hamper

Necessary but encumbering equipment on a ship.

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hindrance

Any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction

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stop

A device intended to block the path of a moving object; as, a door stop.

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traverse

A pleading in common law denying an allegation of fact in an adversary’s pleading or contesting that the adversary lacked adequate knowledge to make such an allegation in the first place. See also denial.

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negotiate

To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.

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help (related)

One that helps:

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open (related)

An unobstructed area of land or water:

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thrive (related)

Thrive means to grow strong and healthy.

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move (related)

To change posture or position; stir:

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the-hurdles (related)

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blockade

By extension, any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

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rise (related)

To cause to rise:

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