Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A thing that blocks one's path or prevents progress.
Obstacle
/ˈɒbstəkəl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The river was an obstacle for our hike.He faced many obstacles before achieving success.
Etymology:
The word obstacle comes from the Latin obstaculum, derived from ob-, meaning against, and stare, meaning to stand.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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