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Impede

ɪmˈpiːd

Impede definitions

verb

Inflections:

impede impeded impedes impeding

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder

"the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing"

Synonyms:
hinder obstruct hamper handicap hold back hold up delay interfere with disrupt retard slow slow down brake put a brake on restrain fetter shackle hamstring cramp cripple