72 entries under difficulty topic. ×

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delay(noun, time, help, check, disorder)
6
obstruction(noun, check, disorder, block, delay)
6
setback(noun, control, check, disorder, delay)
5
impediment(noun, control, check, disorder, block)
4
hindrance(noun, control, check, disorder, block)
3
drag(weakness, burden, defect, bug)
3
hitch(noun, delay, weakness, burden)
3
snag(noun, block, delay, weakness)
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block(weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
2
blockade(problem, disadvantage, bug, impediment)
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blockage(block, delay, weakness, burden)
2
cramp(weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
2
red tape(expression, weakness, burden, defect)
2
restraint(noun, control, disorder, curb)
2
restriction(weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
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retardment(check, delay, weakness, burden)
2
stricture(weakness, burden, defect, impairment)
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bar(weakness, burden, defect, bug)
1
barricade(weakness, burden, problem, defect)
1
barrier(block, weakness, burden, defect)
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