impediment (Meaning)
impediment (n)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
any structure that makes progress difficult
impediment (n.)
That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.
impediment (v. t.)
To impede.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impediment
Synonyms:
- encumbrance
- constraint
- hindrance
- burden
- interference
- deterrent
- stop
- chain
- handicap
- block
- inhibition
- shackles
- let
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- manacle
- blockade
- disadvantage
- difficulty
- bar
- reef
- hitch
- brick wall
- stoppage
- balk
- stall
- drawback
- stone wall
- rub
- peril
- clog
- hobble
- delay
- bit
- snag
- trammel
- catch
- holdback
- hazard
- brake
- drag
- blockage
- embargo
- load
- curb
- arrest
- restraint
- fetter
- crimp
- danger
- cramp
- stumbling block
- rein
- hardship
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word impediment
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress, any structure that makes progress difficultThat which impedes or hinders progress, motio
barrier, obstruction, embarrassment,obstacle, hurdle, encumbrance, constraint,hindrance, burden, interference
stimulus, incentive,incentive, advantage, spur, catalyst, impetus, benefit, advantage, impetus
Their communication was hindered by a severe speech impediment.
The rocky terrain posed an impediment to the hikers' progress.
The employee's social anxiety was an impediment to their career advancement.
The language barrier created a significant impediment to understanding.
