impediment - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

any structure that makes progress difficult

Synonyms

• impediment
• impedimenta
• obstructer
• obstruction
• obstructor

More generic

• construction
• structure

More specific

• bar
• barrier
• block
• blockade
• blockage
• closure
• encumbrance
• hinderance
• hindrance
• hitch
• incumbrance
• interference
• obstacle
• occlusion
• preventative
• preventive
• stop
• stoppage
• tumbler

Noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms

• balk
• baulk
• check
• deterrent
• handicap
• hinderance
• hindrance
• impediment

More generic

• difficulty

More specific

• albatross
• bind
• diriment impediment
• drag
• millstone
• obstacle
• obstruction
• straitjacket

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