Another word for hurdle | Synonyms for hurdle

Another word for hurdle

hurdle Synonyms

hurdle

n.

A physical barrier
barricade, earthwork, blockade; see barrier.
Something in one's way
complication, obstacle, obstruction; see difficulty 1, impediment 1, interference 1.

hurdle Synonyms

hurdle

v.

jump over, jump across, scale, vault, surmount, leap over, overcome, hop the sticks*; see also jump 1.

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Another word for hurdle

noun

Something that impedes or prevents entry or passage:

bar, barricade, barrier, block, blockage, clog, hamper, hindrance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction, snag, stop, traverse, wall. See help, open

verb

To pass by or over safely or successfully:
clear, negotiate, surmount. See thrive
To move off the ground by a muscular effort of the legs and feet:
jump, leap, spring, vault². See move, rise

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It was temporarily blocked by the CRTC (Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission) due to international investment restrictions, but this hurdle was overcome and Wind Mobile launched in late 2009 in Calgary and Toronto.
Animal rennet is one of the most common ingredients in mass produced cheese, which can make it quite a hurdle for those looking to only eat cheese with vegan rennet.
Receiving therapy with a group of people addicted to less "acceptable" drugs can often be a difficult hurdle to cross in the early stages of treatment.
However, one major hurdle that you will encounter is that several BlackBerry devices do not support the appropriate "type" of Bluetooth communication.
Yes, she had crossed that last hurdle of doubt.

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