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hurdle Synonyms

Another word for hurdle

Choosing another word for hurdle depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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
barrier
Strong
impediment
stumbling block
roadblock
hindrance
obstruction
snag
difficulty
challenge

• 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."

Strong
barrier
fence
Weak
jump

• 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."

Strong
vault
clear
leap
jump
bound

• 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
overcome
surmount
Strong
conquer
clear
get over
master
Weak
vanquish

Opposites of hurdle

The opposite of hurdle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

advantage
succumb
aid
boost
yield
asset
surrender
give in
See all opposites of hurdle

• Nearby Words

huntress
huntsman
hup
hurdle
hurdy-gurdy
hurl
hurler

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hurdle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hurdle
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