Checkmate
Checkmate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio
Impede and checkmate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impede" instead a verb "Checkmate".
Nearby Words: checkmated, checkmating
Impede
Impede verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Checkmate and impede are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Checkmate" instead a verb "Impede".
Nearby Words: impediment, impeding
Mutual synonyms
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