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Synonyms for stumbling block

9 synonyms

noun

Most common

obstacle obstruction hitch impediment hurdle stumbling stock stumbling-stone

All synonyms

Noun

impediment, obstacle, bar, obstruction, hitch, hurdle, stumbling-stone, stumbling stock, hindrance

Definitions

n. 1
A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.
Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language.

Related words

Other spellings: stumbling-block

Example sentences

obstacle Bypassing this obstacle, you find your way again.
obstruction Tom was charged with obstruction of justice.
hitch Tom is hoping that he can hitch a ride to Boston.
impediment Impatience is a definite impediment to success.
hurdle I wish I could run too, but it's too much of a hurdle.

By length

3 letters: bar¹
5 letters: hitch¹
6 letters: hurdle²
8 letters: obstacle³
9 letters: hindrance²
10 letters: impediment⁴
11 letters: obstruction³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hurdle² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français: scandale
Italiano: scandalo
Español: escándalo
Deutsch: Ärgernis
Català: escàndol