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58 entries under noun topic. ×

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problem(trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar)
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restraint(trouble, difficulty, bar, problem)
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snag(trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar)
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stumbling block(expression, trouble, difficulty, weakness)
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trouble(difficulty, weakness, bar, negative)
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weakness(trouble, difficulty, bar, negative)
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barricade(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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barrier(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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blockage(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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check(weakness, negative, problem, disadvantage)
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clog(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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complication(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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deception(trick, snag, drawback)
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decoy(trick, deception, snag, drawback)
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delay(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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deterrent(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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disadvantage(weakness, negative, problem)
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discouragement(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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downside(weakness, negative, problem, disadvantage)
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drag(difficulty, problem, obstacle, setback)
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