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impede

verb

/ɪmˈpiːd/

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

Heavy traffic impeded our progress to the airport.

impede progress

Obstruct, Delay, Hinder, hinder, obstruct, block, delay, hamper

Entry 1

Obstruct, Delay, Hinder

Entry 2

hinder, obstruct, block, delay, hamper

Facilitate, Assist, Promote, advance, facilitate, promote

Entry 1

Facilitate, Assist, Promote

Entry 2

advance, facilitate, promote

impede progress, impede growth, impede development, impede movement

To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

to make someone annoyed, impatient, or uncomfortable

to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.