Impede Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭm-pēd
To interfere with the progress of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bog
  2. encumber
  3. hinder
  4. hold back
  5. obstruct
Antonyms:
  1. help
  2. facilitate
  3. aid
  4. assist
  5. support
  6. forward
  7. advance
To stop or prevent passage of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hinder
  2. block
  3. obstruct
  4. bar
  5. deter
  6. thwart
  7. disrupt
  8. check
  9. clog
  10. curb
  11. delay
  12. dam
  13. hamper
  14. obturate
  15. harass
  16. interfere
  17. occlude
  18. retard
  19. slow
  20. jam
  21. stop
  22. stymie
  23. close-up
To retard or obstruct the progress of.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hinder

Words Related to Impede

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Impede 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.

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

  • Will the change impede the flow of learning in the course?

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

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