Holdback and Stoppage

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

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

Nearby Words: hold, holding

Stoppage

Stoppage noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

Holdback and stoppage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Stoppage".

Nearby Words: stopped, stopping
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