pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorumnext
as in interference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pons asinorum
  1. interference
  2. obstacle
  3. impediment
  4. obstruction
  5. hindrance
  6. rub
  7. handicap
  8. hurdle
Noun
  • There’s also the question of whether WBD will honor the promise to let DC Studios proceed without interference — a promise already undermined by the fact casting for Superman had to be approved through a committee of studio execs including Warner President and CEO David Zaslav.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • What's New The European Union has launched an investigation into TikTok over its role in Romania's recent presidential election, annulled following allegations of Russian interference.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.
    Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Another political obstacle: The fossil-fuel industry has turned natural gas into a culture-war issue by bombarding Americans with the message that woke liberals are coming to take away their gas stoves and gas drilling jobs.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • The railroad tracks, across the street from the high school, have been a decades-long impediment for pedestrians, according to those who live in the area and attend the school.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The attack was an attempt by the Japanese to remove the U.S. as an impediment to expansion in the Pacific, according to the World War II museum.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • Imaging: Healthcare providers use X-ray, ultrasound, or specialized imaging methods like magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to screen for signs of duct obstruction, rule out other causes of symptoms, or assess disease progress.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Lisa Marie died in January 2023 at age 54 of bowel obstruction.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Far from sparking the offense, Samuel often was a hindrance.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • While some gamers have cited a lack of familiarity with the novel as a hindrance to understanding the narrative, the game does a good job of filling in details and providing a detailed glossary.
    Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of hindrance
Noun
  • Moore, creating separation on a rub route, was streaking across the field — from right to left in Williams’ vision and with rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold trailing him by 6 yards.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
  • During the conversation, the former late-night host rubs sauce all over his face—and on his nipples, through his shirt—pours reckless amounts onto his wings, and later drinks it straight from the bottle.
    Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of rub
Noun
  • In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).
    Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
  • LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.
    Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurdle
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