Synonyms for impediments

Grammar : Noun

Spell : im-ped-uh-muhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛd ə mənt

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Définition of impediments

Origin : c.1400, from Latin impedimentem "hindrance," from impedire "impede," literally "to shackle the feet," from assimilated form of in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + pes (genitive pedis) "foot" (see foot (n.)).

noun obstruction, hindrance

Example sentences :

I got through it, only after contending with these impediments for three miles.
Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell

There were no impediments on my side; my parents were dead and I had a little ready money.
Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

All manner of impediments lay squandered; waste and ruin were everywhere.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Owing to these impediments the Christians made slow progress.
Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 » by Various

I followed her, and having removed these impediments we returned to the boudoir.
Extract from : « Valerie » by Frederick Marryat

So throwing down our lion-skin, and other impediments, we proceeded to gather the logs.
Extract from : « Ran Away to Sea » by Mayne Reid

The earth and the water were their impediments, while the air and the water were the allies of their enemies.
Extract from : « The Rifle Rangers » by Captain Mayne Reid

Crying out to me to follow, he pushed on over all impediments.
Extract from : « Manco, the Peruvian Chief » by W.H.G. Kingston

On we dashed, over all impediments—our light-footed infantry not far behind.
Extract from : « In New Granada » by W.H.G. Kingston

Once or twice he came to a good-sized lake where all impediments vanished.
Extract from : « The Big Otter » by R.M. Ballantyne

Antonyms for impediments

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