stumblingblock

See also: stumbling-block and stumbling block

English

Etymology

stumbling +‎ block

Noun

stumblingblock (plural stumblingblocks)

An obstacle; a difficulty.
- 1611, King James Translators, I Corinthians 8:9:
  But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

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