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
  • He was charged with interference with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Pollard was charged with interference with commerce by robbery (the Hobbs Act) and the use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
    Andrea Klick, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of interference
Noun
  • People with disabilities face a range of obstacles navigating the workforce and workplace, and for those that make up the neurodiverse population, having conditions that can often 'hide in plain sight' presents unique challenges that can have a devastating impact on their health.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Things to do at Arizona Snowbowl Besides downhill skiing, Arizona Snowbowl also has: A terrain park with a variety of obstacles.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 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
  • Eventually, if the bowel becomes blocked, a bowel obstruction occurs, and emergency surgery may become necessary, Melmed says.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Trump was also charged with obstruction of Congress for encouraging a mob of supporters protest at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when lawmakers were counting Electoral College votes to certify Biden’s victory.
    Bart Jansen, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 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
  • There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurdle
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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