hang-up

The word “hang-up” has 2 syllables: hang-up

It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋ ʌp/


What is synonym and antonym for hang-up?

In the thesaurus, “hang-up” has 50 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hang-up along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hang-up

Antonyms for hang-up

  • calm
  • peace
  • solution
  • tranquility

Meanings of hang-up

  • noun
    1. An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition; a complex.
    2. An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch.

Example Sentences

  • He had a hang-up about speaking in public, which made him nervous.
  • There's no need to worry about that hang-up, it's just a small issue.
  • She tried to call him, but there was a hang-up on the line.
  • Their relationship ended because of a major hang-up they couldn’t resolve.
  • I don’t understand why you have such a hang-up about the way things are done.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hang-up, such as: affliction, block, bog down, bogey, bogie, bogy, bugaboo.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abhorrence

daemon

habitude

jam-up

quandary


Browse the Thesaurus