OBSTACLES Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word obstacles. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word obstacles. (close relations)

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	hurdles				nounn
	noun • a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
	barriers				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
	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
	challenges				nounn
	noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law
	deterrents				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter
	difficulties				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
	disadvantages				nounn
	noun • the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position verb • put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
	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
	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)
	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
	setbacks				nounn
	noun • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	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
	complication				nounn
	noun • the act or process of complicating • a situation or condition that is complex or confused • any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease • a development that complicates a situation • puzzling complexity
	hindrance				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
	hurdle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races • an obstacle that you are expected to overcome • the act of jumping over an obstacle verb • jump a hurdle
	impediment				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any structure that makes progress difficult
	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
	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

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