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Another word for obstacle

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Noun

  1. Something that impedes or prevents entry or passage

    See also:

    open

    help

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Another word for obstacle

Noun
  1. See also:

    impediment

    impediment

    barrier

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Sentence Examples

  • It would remove the obstacle between you and your mate.

  • There was no obstacle to the continued exercise of his firm and reasonable will.

  • This friend had not considered it an obstacle to ordination.

  • The back of the greatest obstacle in the path of progress is broken.

  • The adoption issue that had been an obstacle for Carmen so long now appeared to be fair in her eyes.

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