Word

impediment, n.
(impediments)

any structure that makes progress difficult
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

impediment impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor

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obstruct

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obstruct

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impede

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hyponym

bar barrier blockade blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference obstacle tumbler

hypernym

structure, construction

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

balk baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment

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deterrent deter

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hinder

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impede

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handicap

semantic pointers

hypernym

difficulty

hyponym

albatross, millstone bind diriment impediment drag obstacle, obstruction straitjacket