Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: impediment

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Usage examples:

And there is no physical impediment to women reaching the pitch of skill and team organisation exhibited in the men's game if they are coached early in their careers.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12424705/RAY-CONNOLLY-Like-1966-today-offers-moment-nation-unite-emotion-endeavour.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Another impediment was that some of the key promotional sources — late night talk shows — were still closed due to the Writers Strike.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/entertainment/the-flash-grosses-55-million/

At the Court of Appeal, Lorcan Staines SC, for Grozavu, submitted that the incorrect wording of the impediment charges against his client meant that the jury had returned a "perverse" verdict.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/cork/news/cork-house-of-horror-murderer-loses-appeal-over-throwing-second-body-into-river/a2095476716.html

Both men felt that the housing unavailability to workers presented a significant impediment to the health of local businesses.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/10/23/mayoral-hopefuls-lock-horns-as-chamber-of-commerce-hosts-kingston-candidates/

Husted said, “The only impediment is that they (career technical education) don’t have enough space.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2023/03/01/husted-visits-apollo-to-push-career-eduacation/

It was an unwelcome impediment, but this is much different than forcing the MPA to wedge in a new classification between "PG" and "R" due to violence (which "Temple of Doom" did with a significant assist from Joe Dante's "Gremlins").

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1175972/quentin-tarantinos-favorite-indiana-jones-film-is-the-one-steven-spielberg-likes-the-least/

Misses: the fixed rear console screen — for rear occupants’ climate and heaters — proved to be an impediment to accessing floor articles.

Source: https://knox.villagesoup.com/2023/02/09/on-the-road-review-jeep-grand-wagoneer-l-obsidian-edition/

Not that he needed it against an opponent like Crawford, five years the WBO champion and the last remaining impediment to undisputed glory.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/sam-gordon/gordon-undefeated-champ-shrugs-at-being-underdog-in-megafight-2875441/

Reluctantly, she accepts a job as a language coach for 17-year-old Adrian who has a speech impediment and is something of a misfit.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/23/goethe-institut-brings-latest-german-films-to-nicosia/

Southwest Project Director Jim Alexander called the "impediment" a "nothingburger," but noted "it did hold us up a little bit."

Source: https://m.startribune.com/six-new-ish-things-about-southwest-lrt-line/600264794/

“That these sanctions are still in place is a major impediment for the Venezuelan economy to be able to recover,” said Mariano de Alba, a senior adviser for International Crisis Group.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/24/world/americas/why-are-so-many-venezuelans-going-to-the-united-states.html

The decision was halted by the Supreme Administrative Court and remanded back to the regulator for review due to indications of a significant impediment to effective competition and concerns of excessive concentration.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/TELEKOM-AUSTRIA-AG-6492023/news/Telekom-Austria-A1-Group-Deeply-Unsettled-by-an-Unexpected-Decision-of-the-Bulgarian-Commission-on-44252487/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230703

The Director General of the Centre, Dr. Kashim Akor, identified attitude as the greatest impediment to higher productivity.

Source: https://guardian.ng/business-services/stakeholders-urge-adoption-of-ict-to-boost-productivity/

The lack of stability brought on by these communal homes — not to mention the lack of male role models and the frequent visits of nonrelative male adults — can be a serious impediment to successful child rearing.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/17/23723964/single-mothers-mommunes-fathers-children

The singer was onboard P+O's Arvia with his girlfriend when he realized the female travellers in the cabin next door, who were in their 60s, were poking fun at his speech impediment by singing the stuttering chorus of 's "Changes" at him.

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00215788.html

The technology created by Peter Jackson for enabled Paul to decouple ‘s piano from his voice which was the impediment to completing the project.

Source: https://brobible.com/culture/article/beatles-now-and-then-music-video-john-lennon/

This has been a major impediment to industry participants’ growth.

Source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/09/19/3-broadcast-radio-tv-stocks-to-watch-in-a-challenging-industry/