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    impede
    /ɪmˈpiːd/

    verb

    • 1. delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder: "the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPEDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IMPEDE definition: 1. to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something…. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPEDE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Impede means to make something more difficult or prevent it from happening. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › impedeIMPEDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. Synonyms: thwart, block, stop, check, delay, slow. Antonyms: encourage, advance. impede.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impedeImpede Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Impede means to interfere with or slow the progress of something or someone. Learn more about its synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impedeImpede - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To impede something is to delay or block its progress or movement. Carrying six heavy bags will impede your progress if you're trying to walk across town in a hurry.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPEDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the verb 'impede', which means to make someone or something's movement, development, or progress difficult. See examples of 'impede' in sentences and compare it with similar words.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › impedeimpede verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Impede is a verb that means to delay or stop the progress of something. Learn how to use it in formal contexts, see synonyms and examples, and check pronunciation and grammar notes.