kenspeckleEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarylass='card'>noun (2) Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3) something that makes movement or progress difficult //an antismoking ordinance that was seen as just another cramp on business by bar ownersSynonyms balk, bar, block, chain, clog, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammelRelated Words catch, hitch, rub, snagbarrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wallarrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraintembargo, stoppagedelay, holdup, stallburden, cumber, loaddanger, hazard, peril, reefadversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardshipNear Antonyms catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulusadvantage, break, edgeaid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help