Hurdle and Spur

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Hurdle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success

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Spur is an antonym for hurdle.

Nearby Words: hurdled, hurdling, hurdler

Spur noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Hurdle is an antonym for spur.

Nearby Words: spurn, spurt, spurred, spurring

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