impede Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- restrain
- stymie
- clog
- hobble
- interfere-with-
- disrupt
- block
- delay
- cramp
- constrain
- thwart
- encumber
- tie-up
- handicap
- inhibit
Weak:
- cramp-one-s-style
- chain
- confine
- baffle
- barricade
- short-circuit
- balk
- bog-down-
- trammel
- derail
- smother
- bind
- rein
- shackle
- hog-tie
- retain
- give-a-hard-time
- handcuff
- check
- leash
- tether
- repress
- frustrate
- strangle
- suffocate
- brake
- hold-up
- manacle
- arrest
- sabotage
- choke
- blockade
- hold-back
- stifle
- fetter
- tie
- curb
- retard
impede Meaning
impede (v)
be a hindrance or obstacle to
block passage through
impede (v. t.)
To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.
impede Sentence Examples
- The incessant rainfall impeded our progress along the muddy trail.
- Bureaucracy often impedes the effective implementation of innovative programs.
- Anxiety and self-doubt can significantly impede one's ability to perform at their best.
- The language barrier impeded communication between the two parties.
- Traffic congestion impeded our efforts to reach the airport on time.
- Financial constraints can impede access to essential healthcare services.
- The outdated software impeded the company's productivity.
- Unclear instructions impeded our understanding of the project's requirements.
- Personal biases can impede fair and impartial decision-making.
- Physical limitations can impede a person's ability to fully participate in society.
FAQs About the word impede
be a hindrance or obstacle to, block passage throughTo hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.
embarrass,hinder, obstruct, hamper, restrain, stymie, clog, hobble, interfere (with), disrupt
assist, help, aid,facilitate, facilitate, aid, assist, help, release, free
The incessant rainfall impeded our progress along the muddy trail.
Bureaucracy often impedes the effective implementation of innovative programs.
Anxiety and self-doubt can significantly impede one's ability to perform at their best.
The language barrier impeded communication between the two parties.
