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What is another word for Impediment? – 170 Impediment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obstacle hindrance barrier blockage obstruction impedimenta encumbrance hindrance handicap disability limitation restriction constraint deterrent snag catch drawback disadvantage handicap defect flaw imperfection weakness frailty debility infirmity disability disorder ailment disease affliction curse plague nuisance bother inconvenience trouble problem difficulty complication snag hitch delay setback obstacle stumbling block barricade fence wall hurdle gate

    Meaning of Impediment

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an impediment is "something that impedes or hinders : obstacle", or "a speech defect (such as stuttering)".

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines impediment as "A thing that hinders or obstructs progress, movement, or action", or "A speech impediment, especially one that affects the articulation of words".

    Example Uses

    • The new policy has become an impediment to the company's growth and development.
    • Her speech impediment made it difficult for her to communicate effectively with her clients.
    • The lack of funding has been a major impediment to the completion of the project.
    • The mountain range was a significant impediment to the travelers, forcing them to take a longer route.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    aid assistance help support boost advantage benefit facilitation ease convenience simplicity clarity freedom liberation release alleviation relief remedy cure solution asset resource strength capability capacity potential opportunity opening chance prospect

    Related Nouns

    obstacle barrier blockage hindrance handicap disability limitation restriction constraint deterrent snag catch drawback disadvantage defect flaw imperfection weakness frailty debility infirmity disease affliction curse plague nuisance bother inconvenience trouble problem difficulty complication

    Related Verbs

    hinder obstruct impede block bar restrict limit constrain deter delay setback encumber handicap disable weaken frail debilitate afflict plague bother inconvenience trouble complicate snarl tangle knot

    Related Adjectives

    obstructive hindering blocking restrictive limiting constraining deterrent delayed setback encumbering handicapping disabling weakening frail debilitated afflicted plagued bothersome inconvenient troublesome complicated snarled tangled knotted impedimentary defective flawed imperfect weak fragile feeble