Impasse and Obstruction

Impasse

Impasse noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Obstruction and impasse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstruction" instead a noun "Impasse".

Nearby Words: impassive, impassable, impassible

Obstruction

Obstruction noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Impasse and obstruction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impasse" instead a noun "Obstruction".

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