Synonyms for hurdle

Noun

1. hurdle, barrier

usage: a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

2. hurdle, obstacle, obstruction

usage: an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation"

3. vault, hurdle, jump, jumping

usage: the act of jumping over an obstacle

Verb

1. hurdle, vault, overleap

usage: jump a hurdle