HOLDUPS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word holdups. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word holdups. (close relations)

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	hurdles				nounn
	noun • a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
	blockages				nounn
	noun • the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • the act of blocking
	constraints				nounn
	noun • the state of being physically constrained • a device that retards something's motion • the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
	delays				nounn
	noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of
	hindrances				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
	impediments				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any structure that makes progress difficult
	interruptions				nounn
	noun • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
	limitations				nounn
	noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
	obstacles				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted • an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
	obstructions				nounn
	noun • any structure that makes progress difficult • the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction • something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted • the act of obstructing • getting in someone's way
	restrictions				nounn
	noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
	setbacks				nounn
	noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	snags				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sharp protuberance • a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • an unforeseen obstacle verb • catch on a snag • get by acting quickly and smartly • hew jaggedly
	cunctation				nounn
	noun • the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time
	delay				verb, nounv, n
	noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of
	heist				nounn
	noun • the act of stealing • robbery at gunpoint verb • commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
	stickup				verb, nounv, n
	noun • robbery at gunpoint
	armed robbery				nounn
	noun • robbery at gunpoint

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