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49 entries under problem topic. ×
| restraint(noun, trouble, difficulty, bar) | |
| snag(noun, trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar) | |
| stumbling block(noun, expression, trouble, difficulty, weakness) | |
| trouble(noun, difficulty, weakness, bar, negative) | |
| weakness(noun, trouble, difficulty, bar, negative) | |
| barricade(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| barrier(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| blockage(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| check(noun, weakness, negative, disadvantage) | |
| clog(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| complication(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| delay(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| deterrent(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| disadvantage(noun, weakness, negative) | |
| discouragement(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| downside(noun, weakness, negative, disadvantage) | |
| drag(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) | |
| evil(noun, weakness, negative, disadvantage) | |
| hitch(noun, difficulty, weakness, negative, hindrance) | |
| holdup(noun, difficulty, obstacle, setback) |
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