Holdback and Snag

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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

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

Nearby Words: hold, holding

Snag noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.

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Holdback and snag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Snag".

Nearby Word: snagged

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