obstacle - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Synonyms

• obstacle

More generic

• impediment
• impedimenta
• obstructer
• obstruction
• obstructor

More specific

• hazard
• stumbling block
• water jump

Noun

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

Synonyms

• obstacle
• obstruction

More generic

• balk
• baulk
• check
• deterrent
• handicap
• hinderance
• hindrance
• impediment

More specific

• barrier
• hang-up
• hitch
• hurdle
• roadblock
• rub
• snag
• stymie
• stymy

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