Definitions

impedance

[im-peed-ns] / ɪmˈpid ns /

NOUN

clog

Synonyms

STRONG

bar block blockade burden drag encumbrance hindrance impediment obstruction snag

WEAK

cumbrance dead weight

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid assistance help opening promotion support

WEAK

clearance

NOUN

friction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity antagonism bad blood bickering conflict discontent discord disharmony dispute dissension hassle hatred hostility quarrel resentment resistance rivalry strife trouble wrangling

STRONG

counteraction faction flak incompatibility interference opposition row ruckus rumpus set-to

WEAK

bad feeling bone to pick factionalism sour note

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concord happiness harmony liking love peace pleasure

NOUN

hindrance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier deterrent drawback handicap hitch impediment interference interruption obstacle snag stumbling block

STRONG

albatross baggage bar catch check clog crimp drag encumbrance glitch gridlock hang-up intervention joker limitation lock millstone restraint restriction stoppage trammel

WEAK

Catch-22 ball and chain cumbrance excess baggage foot dragging jam-up monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit opening

STRONG

freedom liberation release

WEAK

advance encouragement expedition promotion push

NOUN

imperviousness

Synonyms

STRONG

battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction hindrance holding immunity impediment intransigence obstruction protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand struggle support unsusceptibility watch

WEAK

halting impeding insusceptibility parrying protecting striking back warding off withstanding

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance harm help hurt injury liberation peace promotion truce

NOUN

insusceptibility

Synonyms

WEAK

battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding immunity impediment impeding imperviousness intransigence obstruction parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support unsusceptibility warding off watch withstanding

NOUN

renitence

Synonyms

WEAK

battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal renitency retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding

NOUN

renitency

Synonyms

WEAK

battle blocking check combat contention counteraction cover defiance detention fight friction halting hindrance holding impediment impeding intransigence obstruction opposition parrying protecting protection rebuff refusal renitence retardation safeguard screen shield stand striking back struggle support warding off watch withstanding

NOUN

resistance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle defiance fight intransigence protection refusal struggle support

STRONG

blocking check combat contention counteraction cover detention friction hindrance holding impediment obstruction rebuff retardation safeguard screen shield stand watch

WEAK

halting impeding parrying protecting striking back warding off withstanding

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance help liberation peace promotion

WEAK

compliance conforming cooperation submission

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To evaluate changes in body composition, the researchers used bioelectrical impedance analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The graphene microelectrodes exhibit low impedance and high charge injection, essential attributes for flexible and efficient neural interfaces.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2024

Then there are people whose acid reflux is severe, as measured by the pH impedance study, and despite taking PPIs correctly, still experience painful, breakthrough heartburn.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

Samsung has also added a bioelectric impedance sensor, which is designed to measure body fat.

From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2021

That is, it has too little impedance to act like LA and so it permits the modulator to vary the output of the oscillator.

From Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son by Mills, John

impedance

Example Sentences

Related Words