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impedimento — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  • hindrance noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
  • setback noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
  • showstopper noun A moment in a performance so impressive that it draws a huge audience reaction.
  • trouble noun A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.

Senses

impedimento is used for these senses in English:

  • hamper A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
  • hindrance Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
  • setback An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
  • showstopper Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
  • trouble Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.

hamper — full definition

  1. noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  2. verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.
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