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n. Something that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction. See Synonyms at obstacle.

n. An organic defect preventing clear articulation: a speech impediment.

n. Law Something that obstructs the making of a legal contract.

n. A hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress.

n. Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta

n. That which impedes or hinders progress, motion, activity, or effect.

v. To impede.

n. That which impedes or hinders progress; hindrance; obstruction; obstacle.

To impede.

n. any structure that makes progress difficult

n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

"In fact it is in impediment to getting close to God."

diriment impediments of marriage    impediment in speech    relative impediments    prohibitive impediments   

incumbrance    obstruction    obstacle    hindrance    difficulty    impede   

sediment   

hindrance    obstacle    inconvenience    disadvantage    annoyance    distraction    obstruction    limitation    interruption    setback