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72 entries under noun topic. ×

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crimp(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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cumbrance(strain, difficulty, responsibility, obstacle)
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deterrent(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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difficulty(trouble, concern, strain, burden)
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drag(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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drawback(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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encumbrance(trouble, concern, strain, difficulty)
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foot dragging(expression, difficulty, obstacle, obstruction)
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glitch(control, check, difficulty, limit)
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gridlock(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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handicap(control, check, difficulty, limit)
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hang-up(control, difficulty, limit, condition)
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helpmate
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helpmeet
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hindrance(trouble, concern, strain, difficulty)
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hitch(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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impedance(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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impediment(difficulty, burden, cross, hindrance)
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interference(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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interruption(difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment)
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