impede
[ im-peed ]
/ ɪmˈpid /
verb (used with object), im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing.
to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
Origin of impede
SYNONYMS FOR impede
synonym study for impede
See
prevent.
OTHER WORDS FROM impede
Words nearby impede
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impedimenta,
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impellent
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British Dictionary definitions for unimpeded (1 of 2)
unimpeded
/ (ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd) /
adjective
not impeded; unhindered
British Dictionary definitions for unimpeded (2 of 2)
impede
/ (ɪmˈpiːd) /
verb
(tr)
to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc; hinder; obstruct
Derived forms of impede
impeder, noun impedingly, adverbWord Origin for impede
C17: from Latin
impedīre to hinder, literally: shackle the feet, from
pēs foot