Goad and Impediment

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Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Impediment is an antonym for goad.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Impediment noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads

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Goad is an antonym for impediment.

Nearby Words: impede, impedimental

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