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hurdle Synonyms
Another word for hurdle
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• noun (Context 1)
A problem, difficulty, or obstacle that must be overcome to make progress.
Usage Example
"Securing sufficient capital is often the biggest obstacle for early-stage startup companies."
Strongest
obstacle
impediment
Strong
barrier
hindrance
difficulty
• noun (Context 2)
A portable barrier over which athletes or horses must jump in a race.
Usage Example
"The runner maintained her speed and seamlessly cleared the final barrier to win the race."
Strongest
barrier
Strong
obstacle
fence
• verb (Context 3)
To jump over a barrier or obstacle while running.
Usage Example
"The escaping suspect effortlessly hurdled the low garden wall and vanished into the alleyway."
Strongest
vault
Strong
jump
leap
clear
• verb (Context 4)
To overcome a difficulty, problem, or limitation.
Usage Example
"The scientific team successfully hurdled the technical challenges during the initial development phase."
Strongest
surmount
overcome
Strong
conquer
navigate
Opposites of hurdle
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of hurdle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
succumb
boon
fail
yield
advantage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hurdle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hurdle