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noun
An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition, in particular concerning one's sex life.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Synonyms: neurosis, obsession, complex
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: issue
noun
An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch or delay.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: hiccup, setback
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an unforeseen obstacle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hitch, rub, snag
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: obstacle, obstruction
noun
an emotional preoccupation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: preoccupation
History
From hang up (verb).
