Holdback and Manacle

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

Nearby Words: hold, holding

Manacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the warring groups need to shake off the manacle of their troubled past and learn to live with one another in peace

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Holdback and manacle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Manacle".

Nearby Word: manacled

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