obstacle
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noun \ˈäb-sti-kəl, -ˌsti-\Definition of OBSTACLE
: something that impedes progress or achievement
See Examples of OBSTACLE
- He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect.
- They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened.
- Lack of experience is a major obstacle for her opponent.
- She swerved to avoid an obstacle in the road.
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- Synonyms
- balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, encumbrance, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
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