impediment
English Thesaurus
1. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | construction, structure, |
definition | : | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | bar, |
definition | : | an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | barrier, |
definition | : | a structure or object that impedes free movement (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | blockade, |
definition | : | prevents access or progress (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | obstacle, |
definition | : | an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | tumbler, |
definition | : | a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown (noun.artifact) |
2. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | difficulty, |
definition | : | a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | albatross, millstone, |
definition | : | (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | bind, |
definition | : | something that hinders as if with bonds (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | diriment impediment, |
definition | : | (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage) (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | drag, |
definition | : | something that slows or delays progress (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | obstacle, obstruction, |
definition | : | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | straitjacket, |
definition | : | anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines (noun.cognition) |
3. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)
4. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | deter, discourage, |
definition | : | try to prevent; show opposition to (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
derivation | : | deterrent, |
definition | : | tending to deter (adj.all) |
5. any structure that makes progress difficult (noun.artifact)
6. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | deter, discourage, |
definition | : | try to prevent; show opposition to (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
derivation | : | deterrent, |
definition | : | tending to deter (adj.all) |
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