Obstacle synonyms

barrier

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

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blockade

The definition of a blockade is a shutting off or a blocking.

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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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advantage (antonym)

A beneficial factor or combination of factors:

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block

A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

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catch

(Countable) The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball. ^syn.^transl.

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snag

A dead or partly dead tree that is still standing.

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hindrance

The state or act of hindering something

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bar

The definition of a bar is something that is rectangular in shape.

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difficulty

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

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hitch

The definition of a hitch is a something used to connect or an obstacle.

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hurdle

An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

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impediment

The definition of an impediment is an obstacle or something that prevents action.

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vicissitude

Unpredictable changes or variations that keep occurring in life, fortune, etc.; shifting circumstances; ups and downs

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asset (antonym)

A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource:

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blessing (antonym)

Good wishes or approval

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help (antonym)

(Usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

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blockage

An obstruction.

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bump

A temporary increase in a quantity, as shown in a graph.

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aid (antonym)

Something which helps; a material source of help.

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clearance (antonym)

(Soccer) The act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending.

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stumbling-block

The definition of a stumbling block is an obstacle or problem in the way of some desired aim.

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assistance (antonym)

The definition of assistance is the act of helping or lending support.

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barricade

A usually improvised structure set up, as across a route of access, to obstruct the passage of an enemy or opponent.

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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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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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open (related)

An unobstructed area of land or water:

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challenge (related)

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the-hurdles (related)

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problem (related)

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restriction

A restricting or being restricted

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handicap

An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.

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wall

Something resembling a wall in appearance or function, as the side or inside surface of a container or body cavity

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