Thesaurus results for HANG-UP

hang-up

noun

ˈhaŋ-ˌəp

Definition of hang-up next

as in demon

a source of persistent emotional distress low self-esteem is only one of his many hang-ups

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Recent Examples of hang-up Still, the hang-up throws a wrench into the rhythms of the whole day. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026 However, her panicked words are met with muffled sounds and a quick hang-up. —

Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 While the salary system in the next CBA remains a key hang-up, other issues have been discussed since the WNBPA opted out of the current agreement last year. —

Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025 Big beauty business moguls get skin hang-ups and sensitivities too, and have to work at their skin just like the rest of us to enjoy that celebrity glow. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang-up

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demon

Noun

Barred from his high school basketball team due to his temper, a hot-head, street-baller battles demons from his past and present to earn a spot on a summer league team and his last shot at a college basketball scholarship.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez-Singh called Noel evil and a demon, police have said.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026