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stumbling stone

NOUN

stumbling block

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier complication deterrent difficulty drawback hindrance hitch hurdle impediment obstacle setback snag

WEAK

Catch-22 barricade blockage catch clog delay discouragement drag fly in the ointment holdup limitation obstruction restraint road block stone in one's path

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon ease encouragement help opening peace

Example Sentences

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For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

"It is their stumbling stone; the rock of their offense."

From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume 1, January, 1880 by Walker, Aaron

Thou stumbling stone, thou barrier 'thwart 650 The gates of endless life!

From Elias An Epic of the Ages by Whitney, Orson F.

As it is written: Behold I put in Syon a stumbling stone, and a rock which shall make men fall.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

Patronage is the stumbling stone here to true political action.

From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count

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