Barrier
Fence
Synonyms Fence, barricade, bar, roadblock, railing, hurdle, blockade, and fencing.
Obstacle
Synonyms Obstacle, hurdle, bar, impediment, snag, drawback, handicap, complication, problem, balk, check, fly in the ointment, facer, monkey wrench in the works, cumber, obstruction, stumbling block, block, hindrance, catch, hitch, deterrent, difficulty, disadvantage, curb, stop, hiccup, spanner in the works, and trammel.
Example Sentences
Language can be a barrier sometimes.
They faced a barrier to entry.
He broke down the barrier quickly.
A barrier exists between two communities.