Holdback and Hazard

Holdback

Holdback noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position

Hazard and holdback are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hazard" instead a noun "Holdback".

Nearby Words: hold, holding

Hazard

Hazard noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.

Holdback and hazard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Hazard".

Nearby Words: hazardous, hazarded, hazardously, hazarding
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