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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

There was also a strange preoccupation with the weather; strange, to me, because none of them seemed to be involved in activity which might be aided or impeded by weather of any sort.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt