English Meaning :
(Noun : A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object)
(Verb : Secure with chocks)
(Adverb : As completely as possible)
Synonyms :
Disadvantage, Snag, Downside, Stumbling block, Catch, Hitch, Pitfall, Fly in the ointment, Weak spot/point, Weakness, Imperfection, Handicap, Limitation, Trouble, Difficulty, Problem, Complication, Hindrance, Obstacle, Impediment, Obstruction, Inconvenience, Discouragement, Deterrent, Minus, Hiccup, (monkey) wrench in the works, Pull back, Retract
Disadvantage, Snag, Downside, Stumbling block, Catch, Hitch, Pitfall, Fly in the ointment, Weak spot/point, Weakness, Imperfection, Handicap, Limitation, Trouble, Difficulty, Problem, Complication, Hindrance, Obstacle, Impediment, Obstruction, Inconvenience, Discouragement, Deterrent, Minus, Hiccup, (monkey) wrench in the works, Pull back, Retract
Synonyms :
Hindrance, Burden, Interference, Load, Incumbrance
Word Example from TV Shows :
a nuisance, an ENCUMBRANCE
or an encroachment,
(The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 14)
a nuisance, an ENCUMBRANCE
or an encroachment,
(The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 14)
Fetter :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Hobble, Shackle, Manacle, Handcuff, Clap in irons, Put in chains, Chain (up), Cuff, Enfetter
Hobble, Shackle, Manacle, Handcuff, Clap in irons, Put in chains, Chain (up), Cuff, Enfetter
English Meaning :
(Noun : A shackle for the ankles or feet)
(Verb : Restrain with fetters)
(Noun : A shackle for the ankles or feet)
(Verb : Restrain with fetters)
Example : We certainly listened very closely to the advice provided by officials, weighed up the issues, and basically came down to the basis that we must not unduly fetter or hamstring the commission itself.
We certainly listened very closely to the advice provided by officials, weighed up the issues, and basically came down to the basis that we must not unduly fetter or hamstring the commission itself.
Hindrance :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Impediment, Interference, Baulk
Impediment, Interference, Baulk
English Meaning :
(Noun : Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)
(Noun : Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)
Example : The idea behind the hindrance is to prevent a fast ranking to occur on a new website.
The idea behind the hindrance is to prevent a fast ranking to occur on a new website.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Myself, I often find them a HINDRANCE.
(Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5)
Myself, I often find them a HINDRANCE.
(Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5)
Hurdle :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Fence, Obstacle, Vault
English Meaning :
(Noun : A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races)
(Verb : Jump a hurdle)
(Noun : A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races)
(Verb : Jump a hurdle)
Example : The athletes form a line behind the cone hurdles and must run to each hurdle, stop dead in front of it, then with both feet together, jump over the hurdle , landing on the toes.
The athletes form a line behind the cone hurdles and must run to each hurdle, stop dead in front of it, then with both feet together, jump over the hurdle , landing on the toes.
Impediment :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Hindrance, Defect, Obstructer, Baulk
Hindrance, Defect, Obstructer, Baulk
English Meaning :
(Noun : Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)
(Noun : Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)
Example : The trip to Jupiter embodies our ability to overcome the technological impediment .
The trip to Jupiter embodies our ability to overcome the technological impediment .
Word Example from TV Shows :
Is that a reference
to my speech IMPEDIMENT?
(The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 10)
Is that a reference
to my speech IMPEDIMENT?
(The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 10)
Obstacle :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Barrier, Hurdle, Stumbling block, Obstruction, Bar, Block, Impediment, Hindrance, Snag, Catch, Drawback, Hitch, Handicap, Deterrent, Complication, Difficulty, Problem, Disadvantage, Curb, Check, Fly in the ointment, Monkey wrench (in the works)
Barrier, Hurdle, Stumbling block, Obstruction, Bar, Block, Impediment, Hindrance, Snag, Catch, Drawback, Hitch, Handicap, Deterrent, Complication, Difficulty, Problem, Disadvantage, Curb, Check, Fly in the ointment, Monkey wrench (in the works)
English Meaning :
(Noun : Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted)
(Noun : Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted)
Example : One obstacle to the dissemination of apparatus for clear, critical thinking is the media.
One obstacle to the dissemination of apparatus for clear, critical thinking is the media.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Too bad. You know the rules
of Secret Agent Laser Obstacle Chess.
(The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18)
Too bad. You know the rules
of Secret Agent Laser Obstacle Chess.
(The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18)
Roadblock :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Barrier, Barricade
English Meaning :
(Noun : Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective)
(Noun : Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective)
Example : In fact, his lyricism is at once his greatest strength and greatest roadblock to growth.
In fact, his lyricism is at once his greatest strength and greatest roadblock to growth.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Why? Did you hit a ROADBLOCK
with invisibility?
(The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4)
Why? Did you hit a ROADBLOCK
with invisibility?
(The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4)
Setback :
pengesë
Synonyms :
Problem, Difficulty, Hitch, Complication, Upset, Disappointment, Misfortune, Mishap, Reversal, Blow, Stumbling block, Hurdle, Hindrance, Impediment, Obstruction, Delay, Holdup, Glitch, Hiccup, Put back, Knock back
Problem, Difficulty, Hitch, Complication, Upset, Disappointment, Misfortune, Mishap, Reversal, Blow, Stumbling block, Hurdle, Hindrance, Impediment, Obstruction, Delay, Holdup, Glitch, Hiccup, Put back, Knock back
English Meaning :
(Noun : An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
(Noun : An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
Example : a serious setback for the peace process
a serious setback for the peace process
Word Example from TV Shows :
this is a SETBACK and we should
adopt a different strategy.
(The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21)
this is a SETBACK and we should
adopt a different strategy.
(The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21)
Stumbling block :
pengesë
