6
sticking point
6
traverse(noun, difficulty, restraint, hindrance, problem)
6
wall(noun, disorder, weakness, hindrance, obstruction)
5
cargo(noun, weight, load, goods, freight)
5
cumber(noun, strain, responsibility, weight, freight)
5
deterrent(noun, disorder, block, difficulty, weakness)
5
freight(noun, weight, goods, cargo, merchandise)
5
hinderance
5
impedance(noun, difficulty, bar, hindrance, obstacle)
5
inhibition(noun, difficulty, weakness, burden, hindrance)
5
pressure(noun, force, charge, worry, strain)
5
restriction(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness, burden)
4
blockage(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness, bar)
4
care(noun, trouble, charge, worry, concern)
4
charge(noun, trouble, worry, concern, strain)
4
constraint(noun, charge, concern, burden, authority)
4
crimp(noun, difficulty, restraint, hindrance, problem)
4
grievance(trouble, concern, strain, burden, weight)
4
hurdle(noun, disorder, block, difficulty, weakness)
4
incubus(noun, charge, worry, concern, strain)
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