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Definition of Impede
1. Verb. Be a hindrance or obstacle to. "She is impeding the progress of our project"
Exact synonyms: Hinder
Specialized synonyms: Block, Close Up, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate, Occlude, Inhibit, Interfere, Set Back, Hobble, Stunt
Generic synonyms: Keep, Prevent
Derivative terms: Hindrance, Impediment
Specialized synonyms: Block, Close Up, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate, Occlude, Inhibit, Interfere, Set Back, Hobble, Stunt
Generic synonyms: Keep, Prevent
Derivative terms: Hindrance, Impediment
2. Verb. Block passage through. "Obstruct the path"
Exact synonyms: Block, Close Up, Jam, Obstruct, Obturate, Occlude
Specialized synonyms: Block Off, Blockade, Barricade, Barricado, Barricade, Asphyxiate, Choke, Stifle, Suffocate, Tie Up, Dam, Dam Up, Block Out, Screen, Earth Up, Land Up, Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop, Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Generic synonyms: Hinder
Derivative terms: Blocking, Impediment, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructive, Obstructor, Obturator, Occlusion, Occlusive
Antonyms: Free
Specialized synonyms: Block Off, Blockade, Barricade, Barricado, Barricade, Asphyxiate, Choke, Stifle, Suffocate, Tie Up, Dam, Dam Up, Block Out, Screen, Earth Up, Land Up, Bar, Barricade, Block, Block Off, Block Up, Blockade, Stop, Back Up, Choke, Choke Off, Clog, Clog Up, Congest, Foul
Generic synonyms: Hinder
Derivative terms: Blocking, Impediment, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructive, Obstructor, Obturator, Occlusion, Occlusive
Antonyms: Free
Definition of Impede
1. v. t. To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.
Definition of Impede
1. to obstruct the progress of [v -PEDED, -PEDING, -PEDES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impede
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