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HANG-UP Synonyms

3 synonyms for hang-up. (exact relations)
3 hypernyms for hang-up. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for HANG-UP

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hitch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a period of time spent in military service

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an unforeseen obstacle

• a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

• a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• to hook or entangle

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• connect to a vehicle:

rub

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an unforeseen obstacle

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• move over something with pressure

• cause friction

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

snag

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a sharp protuberance

• a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an unforeseen obstacle

verb

• catch on a snag

• get by acting quickly and smartly

• hew jaggedly

Best Hypernyms For HANG-UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hang-up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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