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impede

/I/m'p/i/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. be a hindrance or obstacle to

    verb.social

    Synonyms hinder

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. block passage through

    verb.contact

    Synonyms block close up jam obstruct obturate occlude
    Antonyms disengage free

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to <i>impede</i> the advance of troops.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

impeccancyimpeccantimpecuniosityimpecuniousimpecuniousnessimpedanceimpededimpedibleimpedimentimpedimentaimpedimentalimpeding

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