Definitions

impediment

[im-ped-uh-muhnt] / ɪmˈpɛd ə mənt /

NOUN

obstruction, hindrance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier bottleneck burden defect deterrent difficulty disadvantage drawback flaw handicap hazard hitch hurdle inhibition obstacle red tape restriction setback snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar barricade block blockage catch chain check clog cramp curb delay detriment drag encumbrance fault holdup load manacle millstone prohibition restraint retardation rub shackle stoppage stricture tie trammel wall

WEAK

Catch-22 dead weight retardment road block

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon freedom help opening perfection strength

STRONG

allowance clearance liberation permission

WEAK

facilitation furtherance support

Example Sentences

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“We were going to do the Impediment Curse! We’ll have to really get down to it tomorrow! Come on, Harry, you need to get some sleep.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

Panting, Harry pushed himself away from it and ran, hard, in the opposite direction — the Impediment Curse was not permanent; the skrewt would be regaining the use of its legs at any moment.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

“I like the look of this one,” she said, “this Impediment Curse. Should slow down anything that’s trying to attack you, Harry. We’ll start with that one.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

“Good training for when we’re all Aurors,” said Ron excitedly, attempting the Impediment Curse on a wasp that had buzzed into the room and making it stop dead in midair.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

"But listen to this," and Agamemnon continued: "Impediment is something that entangles the feet; obstacle, something that stands in the way; obstruction, something that blocks up the passage; hinderance, something that holds back."

From The Peterkin papers by Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody)

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