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obstacles

NOUN

impediment, barrier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty disincentive hardship hindrance hitch hurdle interference obstruction restriction snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar block catch check clog crimp encumbrance hamper hang-up interruption joker mountain rub traverse vicissitude

WEAK

booby trap catch-22 monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit ease help opening promotion

WEAK

blessing clearance

Example Sentences

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The Red Bull Soapbox Race is a race of nonmotorized carts that make their way down a custom course consisting of turns, jumps and obstacles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

It hasn’t just been the American side putting up obstacles, however.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Union leaders are seeking to remove legal obstacles to the walkout.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The economy keeps expanding in the face of macro obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He wasn’t certain how much the presence of the water might change things, and present all kinds of obstacles they had not yet had to cope with.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill