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impeded

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /
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

Example Sentences

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Shelby County also impeded votes that were cast from translating into meaningful political power, especially at the local level.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

But they promptly filed a new misdemeanor case against Morrow and the other activist, alleging the pair impeded ICE officers and failed to follow their orders.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

"It would solve the issue of the crowded goal area and the goalkeeper being surrounded, blocked and impeded."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Multiple factors have impeded the downward price action that we anticipated based on fundamentals.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The footsteps were coming nearer: I raised myself on my elbow the better to listen, trying to still the thudding in my eardrums which impeded my hearing.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya