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Detailed Synonyms for obstacle in English

obstacle:

obstacle [the ~] nom

  1. the obstacle
    the obstacle; the barrier; the impediment; the hindrance
  2. the obstacle
    the obstacle; the barrier; the hindrance; the impediment; the stumbling block; the bar
  3. the obstacle
    the obstacle; the hindrance; the stumbling block
  4. the obstacle
    the bump; the obstacle; the knob
  5. the obstacle
    the nuisance; the hindrance; the trouble; the bother; the obstacle
  6. the obstacle
    the hindrance; the impediment; the obstruction; the obstacle; the trouble; the block; the thwarting; the stonewalling
  7. the obstacle
    the impediment; the prevention; the hindrance; the obstacle
  8. the obstacle
    the obstruction; the blockage; the obstacle
  9. the obstacle
    – an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) 1
    the obstacle
    – an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) 1
  10. the obstacle
    – something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 1
    the obstruction; the obstacle
    – something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 1
    • obstruction [the ~] nom
      • the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan1
    • obstacle [the ~] nom
      • lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement1
      • the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education1

Related Words for "obstacle":

  • obstacles

Alternate Synonyms for "obstacle":


Related Definitions for "obstacle":

  1. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)1
  2. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted1
    • lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement1
    • the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education1

Related Synonyms for obstacle