impeded

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /

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prevented adj.
restricted adj.
slow adj.

ADJECTIVE

prevented

Synonyms

STRONG

blocked interrupted stopped

WEAK

interfered with

ADJECTIVE

restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered

STRONG

bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered

WEAK

held-back reined in small

Antonyms

STRONG

free unbounded

ADJECTIVE

slow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull gradual low moderate sluggish stagnant stiff tame tedious time-consuming

STRONG

delayed detained down hindered lingering off prolonged protracted reduced slack

WEAK

backward behindhand belated conservative dead dilatory draggy inactive long-delayed long-drawn-out overdue sleepy tardy uneventful unproductive unprogressive unpunctual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active bright exciting interesting lively violent wild

WEAK

busy cognizant hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

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impeded

The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

Rubli tried to push back, but her therapist framed her concerns as blind spots that impeded healing, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Regarding Love's offending, Madam Justice McBride said by her guilty pleas she accepted she intentionally destroyed evidence and that she intentionally impeded her son's apprehension.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The pothelm was visorless,- he hated having his vision impeded.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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