obstacle

As a noun obstacle

is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As a verb divert is

to turn aside from a course.

As a noun obstacle

is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As a verb distract is

to divert the attention of.

As an adjective distract is

(obsolete) separated; drawn asunder.

As nouns the difference between obstacle and distraction

is that obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress while distraction is something that distracts.

As a noun obstacle

is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

As nouns the difference between container and obstacle

is that container is a big container made of metal while obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As nouns the difference between thing and obstacle

is that thing is (chiefly|historical) a public assembly or judicial council in a germanic country while obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As nouns the difference between obstacle and consequence

is that obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress while consequence is consequence.

As a verb inhibit

is to hinder; to restrain.

As a noun obstacle is

something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

As a verb militate

is to give force or effect toward; to influence.

As a noun obstacle is

something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.