PONS ASINORUM Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorum

as in interference

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Noun

And suspicions of graft, political bias and police interference loom over several of its members ahead of the country's presidential election in October.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
New York fumbled the ball four times, had four pass interference plays that helped set up Dallas touchdowns and failed to get a sack despite generating pressure throughout the night.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

The biggest obstacle to adoption, Kato said, is change management.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Charlotte leaders on Monday lambasted the state as a bad faith partner but indicated the financial pressure campaign might be an insurmountable obstacle.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacle

Noun

There’s no spark between Gleeson and Frei, and the biggest impediments to the characters’ relationsip are self-imposed (Ned takes himself too seriously).

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
While San Diego County has no shortage of fast casual Mexican restaurant chains, large and small, Vitaro does not see that as an impediment to Qdoba’s growth here.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of impediment

Noun

Police also said Myisha Donaldson, 47, was arrested and charged with one count of obstruction of apprehension or prosecution in relation to the shooting.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
The Raoni Institute said the cancer diagnosis in the chief's digestive system was confirmed after he was hospitalized in Sao Paulo in June due to a severe intestinal obstruction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstruction

Noun

This reduces direct pressure and compression on deep blood vessels at the back of the legs, reducing hindrance to blood flow.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
But Wallace uses this hindrance as inspiration for creative ways of translating King’s writing to the small screen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hindrance

Noun

While Bo could often be won over with a treat, the Obamas said Sunny preferred attention and playtime, including running around with the family, rolling on the floor and getting belly rubs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Juicy and tender pork chops are made flavorful by a spicy rub, and the sauce is sweet and tangy.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rub

Noun

The driver, Manning said, had been working particularly well, so well that the 10-handicap golfer had just broke 80 for the first time.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
The 6,970-yard course is challenging but fair and open enough for all handicaps, from the proper tees, to have a good time.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of handicap

Noun

Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
At that moment Benson was tempted to use his vertical leap of more than 40 inches to simply glide over him like going over hurdles in a 110-meter race.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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