Fly in the ointment
Fly in the ointment noun - An inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something.
Obstructionism and fly in the ointment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstructionism" instead a noun phrase "Fly in the ointment".
Obstructionism
Obstructionism noun - Deliberate interference.
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Synonyms for Obstructionism
Fly in the ointment and obstructionism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fly in the ointment" instead a noun "Obstructionism".
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Obstructionism and Fly in the ointment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fly_in_the_ointment/obstructionism
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