Definition of obstacle

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Obstacle (v.) That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral..

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Opposition :: Opposition (n.) That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power..
Ob- :: Ob- () A prefix signifying to, toward, before, against, reversely, etc.; also, as a simple intensive; as in oblige, to bind to; obstacle, something standing before; object, lit., to throw against; obovate, reversely, ovate. Ob- is commonly assimilated before c, f, g, and p, to oc-, of-, og-, and op-..
Burst :: Burst (v. i.) To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc..
Beset :: Beset (v. t.) To set upon on all sides; to perplex; to harass; -- said of dangers, obstacles, etc..
Hercogamous :: Hercogamous (a.) Not capable of self-fertilization; -- said of hermaphrodite flowers in which some structural obstacle forbids autogamy.
Fair :: Fair (superl.) Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unincumbered; open; direct; -- said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view..
Holdback :: Holdback (n.) Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.
Encounter :: Encounter (adv.) To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth..
Insurmountable :: Insurmountable (a.) Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable; as, insurmountable difficulty or obstacle..
Hard :: Hard (superl.) Difficult to accomplish; full of obstacles; laborious; fatiguing; arduous; as, a hard task; a disease hard to cure..
Drag :: Drag (v. t.) Hence, anything that retards; a clog; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment..
Push :: Push (n.) The faculty of overcoming obstacles; aggressive energy; as, he has push, or he has no push..
Obstructive :: Obstructive (a.) Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing impediment.
Molehill :: Molehill (n.) A little hillock of earth thrown up by moles working under ground; hence, a very small hill, or an insignificant obstacle or difficulty..
Timenoguy :: Timenoguy (n.) A rope carried taut between or over obstacles likely to engage or foul the running rigging in working a ship.
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A catch; anything that holds, as a hook; an impediment; an obstacle; an entanglement..
Check :: Check (n.) Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff..
Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
Objection :: Objection (n.) That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections..
Conquer :: Conquer (v. t.) To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace..
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