impediment
[noun]
Synonyms: obstacle, barrier, difficulty, encumbrance, hindrance, obstruction, snag, stumbling block

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Antonyms: aid, assistance

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im‧ped‧i‧ment /ɪmˈpedəmənt, ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: impedimentum, from impedire; ⇒ impede]

1. a physical problem that makes speaking, hearing, or moving difficult:
a speech impediment

2. a situation or event that makes it difficult or impossible for someone or something to succeed or make progress
impediment to
War is one of the greatest impediments to human progress.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

impediment
noun
ADJ. great, major, serious | absolute | chief, main | lawful, legal There are no legal impediments to their appealing against the decision.
VERB + IMPEDIMENT be, constitute, provide | remove The agreement is designed to remove impediments to trade between the two countries.
PREP. ~ to Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious impediment to peace negotiations.

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