STUMBLING BLOCK Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase stumbling block. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase stumbling block. (close relations)

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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
	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
	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

Best Hypernyms For STUMBLING BLOCK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stumbling block, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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