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impede

[ im-peed ]

verb (used with object)

impeded, impeding.
  1. to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,



impede

/ ɪˈ辱ː /

verb

  1. tr to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc; hinder; obstruct
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ徱Բ, adverb
  • ˈ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·· noun
  • ·····ٲ [im-pee-d, uh, -, bil, -i-tee, -ped-, uh, -], noun
  • ··· adjective
  • ··Բ· adverb
  • ܲ···Բ adjective
  • un···Բ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of impede1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin ī “to entangle,” literally, “to snare the feet”; im- 1, pedi- ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of impede1

C17: from Latin ī to hinder, literally: shackle the feet, from ŧ foot
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Synonym Study

See prevent.
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Example Sentences

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“ we’re witnessing isn’t just bureaucratic dysfunction — it’s a calculated strategy to prolong child detention, discourage and impede reunification, and extract as much personal data as possible for future immigration enforcement,” Chew said.

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The Trump administration responded in a filing saying that to “facilitate” his return means simply to “remove any domestic obstacles that would otherwise impede the alien’s ability to return here.”

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Sanchez, in turn, said that China's trade tensions with the US should not impede its cooperation with Europe.

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This effect, combined with the slowdown in residential transactions, is impeding property tax growth.

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Nitschke added that he hopes the lawsuit will resolve quickly so that Trump's executive order doesn't impede college voter registration ahead of the state's special election in September to fill the seat of former U.S.

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