Synonyms and Antonyms of hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
- the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success
balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
catch, hitch, rub, snag
barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall
arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint
embargo, stoppage
delay, holdup, stall
burden, cumber, load
danger, hazard, peril, reef
adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship
catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus
advantage, break, edge
aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help
