as in demon
a source of persistent emotional distress
low self-esteem is only one of his many hang-ups
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Recent Examples of hang-up
However, her panicked words are met with muffled sounds and a quick hang-up.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
While the salary system in the next CBA remains a key hang-up, other issues have been discussed since the WNBPA opted out of the current agreement last year.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Big beauty business moguls get skin hang-ups and sensitivities too, and have to work at their skin just like the rest of us to enjoy that celebrity glow.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
The only hang-up Levy experienced was the issue of how to address William.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
While the salary system in the next CBA remains a key hang-up, other issues have been discussed since the WNBPA opted out of the current agreement last year.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Big beauty business moguls get skin hang-ups and sensitivities too, and have to work at their skin just like the rest of us to enjoy that celebrity glow.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
The only hang-up Levy experienced was the issue of how to address William.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang-up
demon
Noun
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As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish in spite of his personal demons, a questionable reputation and scepticism from the conservative court, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by this apparent divine gift.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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But when demons threaten to destroy the City of Immortals, her former lord Indra begs her to return—or else lose both Kaushika and her identity as an apsara.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hang-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang-up. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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