FLY IN THE OINTMENT Synonyms
There are 16 synonyms of the phrase
fly in the ointment.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase fly in the ointment. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase fly in the ointment. (close relations)
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Definition of FLY IN THE OINTMENT
Definition of FLY IN THE OINTMENT
Best Alternative Words for FLY IN THE OINTMENT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | barrier | nounn | ||||
| 2 | catch | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | ||||
| 3 | complication | nounn | ||||
| 4 | downside | nounn | ||||
| 5 | drawback | nounn | ||||
| 6 | hindrance | nounn | ||||
| 7 | hitch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | impediment | nounn | ||||
| 9 | inconvenience | nounn | ||||
| 10 | nuisance | nounn | ||||
| 11 | obstacle | nounn | ||||
| 12 | obstruction | nounn | ||||
| 13 | problem | nounn | ||||
| 14 | snag | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | trouble | nounn | ||||
| 16 | stumbling block | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For FLY IN THE OINTMENT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
fly in the ointment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
inconvenience
troublesomeness
worriment
