impediment :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (4)

n. any structure that makes progress difficult

n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Fuzzynyms (19)

n. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction

n. any obstacle or impediment

n. a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

n. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"

n. the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"

n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

n. an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"

n. a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

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