n05690269
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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