obstacle, n.
(obstacles)
freq. cnt. 9
(obstacles)
freq. cnt. 9
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
obstacle obstruction
sample sentences
"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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an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
obstacle
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