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Another word for impede

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Verb

  1. To interfere with the progress of

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    open

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  2. To stop or prevent passage of

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    open

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Another word for impede

Verb
  1. See also:

    hinder

    prevent

    hinder

    bar

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Sentence Examples

  • The underbrush will impede the progress of the hunted animal.

  • I have fallen off three times already, which is starting to impede my progress.

  • If the reefs impede navigation they form some good harbours.

  • This will impede learning, essentially causing more problems than solutions.

  • I place my hand on the hand of the speaker so lightly as not to impede its movements.

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