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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

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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

For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.

From The first New Testament printed in English by

This has been a stumbling stone to many young men.

From The Young Man's Guide by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)

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

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

"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

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