Impede
Impede verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Scupper and impede are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Scupper" instead a verb "Impede". informal substitute
Nearby Words: impediment, impeding
Scupper
Scupper verb - Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
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Synonyms for Scupper
Impede and scupper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impede" instead a verb "Scupper".
Nearby Words: scuppered, scuppering
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