impediment

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪmˈpɛdəmənt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(im pedə mənt)


impediment
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Sense: Noun: obstruction
Synonyms:
hindrance Collocations, obstacle Collocations, obstruction, barrier Collocations, block Collocations, bar Collocations, encumbrance, interference, check Collocations, blockage, inhibition, hitch Collocations, snag Collocations, setback Collocations, stumbling block, catch Collocations (informal), deterrent Collocations, holdback, condition Collocations, handicap Collocations
Antonyms:
help Collocations, aid Collocations, assistance Collocations, incentive Collocations, motivation Collocations, encouragement Collocations, boon, freedom Collocations, liberty, advantage Collocations, benefit Collocations, support Collocations, backing Collocations, permission Collocations, clearance Collocations, blessing Collocations, opening Collocations, strength Collocations, catalyst Collocations, boost
Sense: Noun: obstruction in speech
Synonyms:
stammer Collocations, stutter Collocations, speech impediment, speech disorder, speech defect, lisp, rhotacism, stammering, stuttering, inarticulacy, disability Collocations, defect Collocations, disorder Collocations
Antonyms:
eloquence, fluency Collocations, clear enunciation, clear speech, fluent speech


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