Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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impediment | Yes | No | No | No |
blockade | Yes | No | Yes | No |
impediment (noun) | blockade (noun) |
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any structure that makes progress difficult | a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy |
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | prevents access or progress |
impediment (verb) | blockade (verb) |
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impose a blockade on | |
obstruct access to | |
render unsuitable for passage | |
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |