impede
Origin of impede
1synonym study For impede
Other words for impede
Opposites for impede
Other words from impede
- im·ped·er, noun
- im·ped·i·bil·i·ty [im-pee-duh-bil-i-tee, -ped-uh-], /ɪmˌpi dəˈbɪl ɪ ti, -ˌpɛd ə-/, noun
- im·ped·i·ble, adjective
- im·ped·ing·ly, adverb
- un·im·ped·ing, adjective
- un·im·ped·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use impede in a sentence
They spent bigger to add a defensive leader in cornerback Kendall Fuller and moved on from veterans such as Trent Williams and Adrian Peterson who they believed didn’t fit or were impeding the growth of young talent.
For Year 1 of Washington’s rebuild, Ron Rivera leaned on past experiences and advice from the Bills | Nicki Jhabvala | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostChristian Secor, a member of America First Bruins, was charged with civil disorder, impeding officers and obstructing an official proceeding.
Right-wing UCLA student accused of sitting in vice president’s Senate chair during Capitol riot | Spencer Hsu, Rachel Weiner | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostWhen searching for the best dog coats for keeping your pet warm in winter, it’s important to pick a design that complements your pooch’s body shape and fur type without impeding their comfort, safety, or freedom of movement.
Best dog coats: Pet clothes to keep any dog warm | PopSci Commerce Team | February 17, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOn the other hand, maybe you’ve heard that you should err on the side of more calories, since even a small nutrient deficit can impede your healing.
Pollution also reduces grain yield by severely impeding photosynthesis.
The Environmental Challenges of China's Recovery After COVID-19 | Yanzhong Huang | February 2, 2021 | Time
Just recently, a march on the Ferguson police station ended with protestors quickly arrested for impeding traffic.
The issue is making sure every ballot cast is counted, not impeding the individual freedom to fill out a form.
Nightmare Scenario—Ohio’s Provisional Ballots May Be 2012’s Hanging Chads | John Avlon | November 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn fact, the myth itself is potentially a greater danger—prone to impeding efforts when help is needed most.
There was no crowding or impeding haste in their dumb exodus.
The Three Partners | Bret HarteI went on gayly with my pious guide and his hopeful companion, no sinister accident impeding our journey.
The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Complete | Jean Jacques RousseauThere was another element impeding his progress which he by no means ignored—that was the Blue Goose.
Blue Goose | Frank Lewis NasonFor the crowd had already begun to press behind, and, stretching nearly across the roadway, was impeding the traffic.
Merle, with his world-weary gesture, swept the impeding lock from his pale brow and set pained eyes upon his father by adoption.
The Wrong Twin | Harry Leon Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for impede
/ (ɪmˈpiːd) /
(tr) to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc; hinder; obstruct
Origin of impede
1Derived forms of impede
- impeder, noun
- impedingly, adverb
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