Words Like IMPEDIMENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to IMPEDIMENT.

27 Alternative Words Similar to impediment

1 Hindrance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hindrance
2 Hinderance Noun      Synonym Words Like Hinderance
3 Deterrent Noun      Synonym Words Like Deterrent
4 Balk Noun      Synonym Words Like Balk
5 Baulk Noun      Synonym Words Like Baulk
6 Check Noun      Synonym Words Like Check
7 Handicap Noun      Synonym Words Like Handicap
8 Obstruction Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstruction
9 Obstructor Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstructor
10 Obstructer Noun      Synonym Words Like Obstructer
11 Impedimenta Noun      Synonym Words Like Impedimenta
12 Construction Noun      Synonym Words Like Construction
13 Difficulty Noun      Synonym Words Like Difficulty
14 Structure Noun      Synonym Words Like Structure
15 Stop Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stop
16 Blockage Noun      Hyponym Words Like Blockage
17 Occlusion Noun      Hyponym Words Like Occlusion
18 Obstacle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Obstacle
19 Block Noun      Hyponym Words Like Block
20 Stoppage Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stoppage
21 Hitch Noun      Hyponym Words Like Hitch
22 Closure Noun      Hyponym Words Like Closure
23 Bar Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bar
24 Blockade Noun      Hyponym Words Like Blockade
25 Millstone Noun      Hyponym
26 Albatross Noun      Hyponym
27 Bind Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bind

9 definitions of impediment

1 That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.
2 To impede.
3 any structure that makes progress difficult
4 something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
5 Something that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction. See Synonyms at obstacle.
6 An organic defect preventing clear articulation: a speech impediment.
7 Law Something that obstructs the making of a legal contract.
8 That which impedes or hinders progress; hindrance; obstruction; obstacle.
9 A hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress.
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