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