impede
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Related Words
See prevent.
Other Word Forms
- impeder noun
- impedibility noun
- impedible adjective
- impedingly adverb
- unimpeding adjective
- unimpedingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of impede
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin impedīre “to entangle,” literally, “to snare the feet”; im- 1, pedi- ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She also urged the public to "allow the judicial process to continue without any speculation" that could impede the "pursuit of justice for all those affected".
From BBC
But production has been severely impeded by the war, with some major facilities forced to shut down.
From Barron's
Often, they’re the same thing, like Byrne’s stiff blonde wig or her set of fake teeth that impede several lines of dialogue to hysterical results.
From Salon
The professional violinist and mother-of-three is one of millions of people who live with anxiety so acute it can impede their ability to function.
From BBC
Among other provisions, the bill makes it easier to develop factory-built homes, cuts regulations that some builders say were impeding construction, and gives federal funds to cities that make it easier to build.
From Barron's
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