Words Like OBSTACLE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to OBSTACLE.

14 Alternative Words Similar to obstacle

1 Obstruction Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstruction
2 Balk Noun      Synonym Words Like Balk
3 Baulk Noun      Synonym Words Like Baulk
4 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
5 Deterrent Noun      Synonym Words Like Deterrent
6 Handicap Noun      Synonym Words Like Handicap
7 Hinderance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hinderance
8 Hindrance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hindrance
9 Impediment Noun      Synonym Words Like Impediment
10 Impedimenta Noun      Synonym Words Like Impedimenta
11 Obstructer Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstructer
12 Obstructor Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstructor
13 Hitch Noun      Hyponym Words Like Hitch
14 Hazard Noun      Hyponym Words Like Hazard

2 examples of obstacle

1 the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
2 the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education

8 definitions of obstacle

1 That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.
2 something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
3 an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
4 One that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.
5 That which opposes or stands in the way; something that obstructs progress; a hindrance or obstruction.
6 Objection; opposition.
7 Obstinate; stubborn.
8 Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
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