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HURDLE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word hurdle. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word hurdle. (close relations)
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hurdling

Best Alternative Words for HURDLE

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barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

difficulty
nounn
noun

• an effort that is inconvenient

• the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result

impediment
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

obstacle
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)

obstruction
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

problem
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

snag
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

vault
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a burial chamber (usually underground)

• a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables

• an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof

• the act of jumping over an obstacle

verb

• jump across or leap over (an obstacle)

• bound vigorously

Best Hypernyms For HURDLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hurdle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
barrier obstacle obstruction blockage challenge difficulty impediment jump jumping overleap problem snag vault
Phrases (1)
stumbling block

Alternatives for BARRIER

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