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evil(noun, weakness, negative, problem, disadvantage)
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hidden disadvantage(noun, expression, catch, trick, deception)
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hitch(noun, difficulty, weakness, negative, hindrance)
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holdup(noun, difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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hurdle(noun, difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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ill(noun, weakness, negative, problem, disadvantage)
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interfering with
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joke(noun, trick, deception, snag, drawback)
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negative(noun, weakness, problem, disadvantage)
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obstruction(noun, difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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puzzle(noun, trick, deception, snag, drawback)
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puzzler(noun, trick, deception, snag, drawback)
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road block(noun, expression, difficulty, problem, obstacle)
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setback(noun, difficulty, problem, obstacle, hurdle)
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shortcoming(noun, weakness, negative, problem, disadvantage)
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sticking point(noun, expression, difficulty, problem, obstacle)
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stumbling stone(noun, expression, difficulty, problem, obstacle)
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trap(noun, trick, deception, snag, drawback)
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trick(noun, deception, snag, drawback)
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