obstacle (n)
obstruction (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
examples lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
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Hypernym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
Hyponym barrier, roadblock; hang-up, hitch, rub, snag; hurdle; stymie, stymy
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Hyponym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
Hypernym barrier, roadblock; hang-up, hitch, rub, snag; hurdle; stymie, stymy

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