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CONDUCES Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word conduces. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CONDUCES

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blocks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

• a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

• a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

• a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

• housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

• (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

• an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

• a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• a platform from which an auctioneer sells

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

verb

• render unsuitable for passage

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• stop from happening or developing

• interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

• run on a block system

• interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

• stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

• obstruct

• block passage through

• support, secure, or raise with a block

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• be unable to remember

• shape by using a block

• shape into a block or blocks

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

discourages
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

hampers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

hinders
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impedes
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

obstructs
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

prevents
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

retards
nounn
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

verb

• cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

• be delayed

• slow the growth or development of

• lose velocity; move more slowly

thwarts
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Alternatives for BLOCKS

Alternatives for DISCOURAGES

Alternatives for HAMPERS

Alternatives for HINDERS

Alternatives for IMPEDES

Alternatives for OBSTRUCTS

Alternatives for PREVENTS

Alternatives for RETARDS

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