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impeded

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
prevented
Synonyms
STRONG
blocked interrupted stopped
WEAK
interfered with
ADJECTIVE
restricted
Synonyms
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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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Fontana said she had extra motivation after feeling she was impeded in the 1000m final.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Government programs have provided a cushion to displaced workers, but they have also impeded the transitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

CEO Joanna Geraghty said economic uncertainty impeded the airline’s efforts to return to profitability in 2025 but that it was positioned for improvement in the year ahead.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

McLaughlin, the DHS spokesperson, said Trebach impeded agents’ vehicles and struck them with her signs and fists.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Everything that impeded him had to be outweighed, even if only by a fraction, by all that drove him on.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan