baulk 2
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Hypernym
difficulty 2
noun
a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
EnglishHyponym
albatross 1
noun
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
bind 1
noun
something that hinders as if with bonds
(canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
drag 2
noun
something that slows or delays progress
obstacle 1
noun
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
