Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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obstacle | Yes | No | No | No |
hang-up | Yes | No | No | No |
obstacle (noun) | hang-up (noun) |
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an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | an unforeseen obstacle |
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted | an emotional preoccupation |