Snag – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Hitch
Impediment
Obstruction
Block

Slang Synonyms

Hiccup
Kink
Hitch
Problem

Academic Synonyms

Obstacle
Drawback
Hurdle
Difficulty
Setback
Quandary
Pickle

Old English Synonyms

Obstacle
Hurdle
Problem
Block
Hitch
Snag
Catch
Tangle
Entanglement
Complication

Regional Synonyms

Stump
Log
Deadfall
Windfall

Industry-specific Synonyms

Snag

Disruption
Setback
Delay
Complication

Antonyms

History
Perfection
Art
Whole
Clean

Meaning

a difficulty or problem, typically a minor one

Definition

(noun) a thin sharp splinter of wood or other material that has broken off from a main piece; (verb) to catch or become caught on a snag; (verb) to cause a snag in something

Example Sentences

We hit a snag when we realized we didn’t have enough money to buy the car.
I’m sure there’s a way to work around this snag.
If we can get past this snag, the project will be a success.
There’s a snag in my plan to get rich quick.
I hit a snag in my knitting.