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impediment

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Noun

any structure that makes progress difficult

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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Synonyms:
obstruction obstructor obstructer impedimenta hindrance hinderance deterrent balk baulk check handicap

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "impediment":
impatient impudent impediment impedimenta
Words contain "impediment":
diriment impediment impediment impedimenta
Words contain "impediment" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
in someone's way in the way diriment impediment stumbling block impediment unobstructed facilitative

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