Impediment
Impediment noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Layoff and impediment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Impediment".
Nearby Words: impede, impedimental
Layoff
Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Synonyms for Layoff
Impediment and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impediment" instead a noun "Layoff".
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