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

2. Verb. Block passage through. "Obstruct the path"

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

impeccable
impeccable
impeccably
impeccant
impecuniosities
impecuniosity
impecunious
impecuniously
impecuniousness
imped
impedance
impedance
impedances
impedance angle
impedance method
impede (current term)
impeded
impeder
impeders
impedes
impediment
impedimenta
impediments
impeding
impel
impelled
impellent
impellents
impeller
impellers

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