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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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Or are there real obstacles to addressing the underlying causes of many mental health concerns?

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The drivers had to navigate obstacles in hopes of logging the fastest times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"There are now no longer any obstacles to mining operations being set up anywhere."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Proportionally as the brambles and obstacles became harder to see, so did they become easier to fed.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White