Hurdles Synonyms and Antonyms

To move off the ground by a muscular effort of the legs and feet
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overcomes
  2. vaults
  3. springs
  4. surmounts
  5. leaps
  6. walls
  7. throws
  8. jumps
  9. hedges
  10. hazards
  11. clears
  12. bounds
  13. barricades
  14. scales
  15. bars
To pass by or over safely or successfully
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surmounts
  2. negotiates
  3. clears
The act of jumping over an obstacle
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. blockades
  2. vaults
  3. barricades
Antonyms:
  1. openings
A footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hurdling
  2. hurdle race

Words Related to Hurdles

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Hurdles Sentence Examples

  • On this surface hurdles were placed, 4 ft.

  • To take his place as the Grey God, he has to overcome some really large hurdles.

  • However, legal pitfalls are proving to be hurdles for jurisdictions attempting to regulate the industry.

  • As the hurdles dry with age they become less supple.

  • She won the 100m and 75m hurdles in 13.4 and 12.5 and the long jump with 4.65 meters.

More Sentences