impede
[ im-peed ]
/ ɪmˈpid /
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verb (used with object), im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing.
to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
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Origin of impede
synonym study for impede
See prevent.
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impede
/ (ɪmˈpiːd) /
verb
(tr) to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc; hinder; obstruct
Derived forms of impede
impeder, nounimpedingly, adverbWord Origin for impede
C17: from Latin impedīre to hinder, literally: shackle the feet, from pēs foot
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