| scrape(noun, difficulty, blemish, hindrance, problem) |
| scratch(noun, weakness, crack, fault, blemish) |
| setback(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness, hindrance) |
| speck(noun, weakness, crack, fault, blemish) |
| spot(noun, difficulty, weakness, crack, fault) |
| stain(noun, weakness, crack, fault, blemish) |
| stay(noun, hindrance) |
| stop(noun, hindrance) |
| stumbling stone(expression, difficulty, problem, obstacle) |
| tangle(noun, difficulty, hindrance, holdup, snag) |
| tare(noun, decrease, reduction, premium, allowance) |
| weak link(noun, expression, weakness, failing) |
| abate(verb, penalize) |
| abrasion(noun, blemish) |
| aggravation(bother, difficulty, disturbance, hindrance, snag) |
| albatross(noun, difficulty, obstacle, obstruction, impediment) |
| annoyance(noun, bother, disturbance, hindrance, untimeliness) |
| attainder |
| awkwardness(noun, bother, disturbance, hindrance, untimeliness) |
| backwardation |