stumble : Idioms & Phrases
stumbling block
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noun any obstacle or impediment
WordNet
stumbling-block
Stum"bling-block` noun
Definitions
Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error. We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. 1 Cor. i. 23.
Webster 1913
stumbling-stone
Stum"bling-stone` noun
Definitions
A stumbling-block. This stumbling-stone we hope to take away. T. Burnet.