Obstacle
Obstacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Retardation and obstacle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retardation" instead a noun "Obstacle".
Retardation
Retardation noun - A usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something.
Obstacle and retardation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstacle" instead a noun "Retardation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- block and obstacle
- block and retardation
- jam and obstacle
- jam and retardation
- check and obstacle
- check and retardation
- problem and obstacle
- problem and retardation
- hitch and obstacle
- hitch and retardation
- hurdle and obstacle
- hurdle and retardation
- interruption and obstacle
- interruption and retardation
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Retardation and Obstacle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstacle/retardation
Obstacle & Retardation. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstacle/retardation>.
Retardation or Obstacle. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obstacle/retardation.
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