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IMPORT BARRIER Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase import barrier. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase import barrier. (close relations)
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barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

blockade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

• prevents access or progress

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• render unsuitable for passage

• obstruct access to

• impose a blockade on

deterrent
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

adjective satellite

• tending to deter

hindrance
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

hurdle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

• an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

• the act of jumping over an obstacle

verb

• jump a hurdle

impediment
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

inhibition
nounn
noun

• (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

• the quality of being inhibited

• (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

• the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

obstacle
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

restriction
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

trade barrier
nounn
noun

• any regulation or policy that restricts international trade

Best Hypernyms For IMPORT BARRIER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for import barrier, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blockade deterrent hindrance impediment obstacle protectionism restriction

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