170 entries under difficulty topic. ×

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obstruction(noun, break, trouble, help, check)
49
barrier(noun, help, check, open, disorder)
46
hindrance(noun, break, trouble, help, check)
43
impediment(noun, break, trouble, help, check)
42
block(noun, verb, help, open, disorder)
30
bar(noun, trouble, help, check, open)
28
snag(noun, trouble, help, open, disorder)
25
handicap(noun, trouble, disorder, weakness)
23
drawback(noun, trouble, disorder, weakness)
21
hitch(noun, break, trouble, disorder, halt)
21
hurdle(noun, help, open, disorder, block)
21
encumbrance(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
17
check(noun, break, trouble, disorder, halt)
16
problem(noun, trouble, check, delay)
14
deterrent(noun, disorder, curb, weakness)
12
catch(noun, disorder, weakness, restraint)
12
complication(noun, trouble, catch, dispute)
12
restraint(noun, trouble, check, disorder, block)
11
wall(noun, help, open, disorder, block)
10
disadvantage(noun, disorder, weakness, burden)
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