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• past tense form of impede.
• past participle of impede.

impeded

American  

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /

adjective

1. slowed down or obstructed by obstacles; hindered.

   By joining the already impeded traffic flow, drivers unfortunately create even longer delays.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of impede.

Other Word Forms

• unimpeded
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of impeded

impede ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

impeded

The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

Rubli tried to push back, but her therapist framed her concerns as blind spots that impeded healing, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

Crucially, he did so in a way which impeded the goalkeeper from being able to claim or play the ball.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

She was impeded by her own Shield Charm; by the time she had removed it he had already stormed into the night.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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