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

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

While the obstacles to moving goods around the world may be rising, it appears that businesses still want or need to have an international presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Holmes was heroic as much for the obstacles he overcame as for the results he achieved.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson