Top synonyms for “impede”: block, close up, hinder, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
Definitions
- (verb)block passage through“obstruct the path”
- (verb)be a hindrance or obstacle to“She is impeding the progress of our project”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "impede"?
Common synonyms for "impede" include block, close up, hinder, jam, obstruct, obturate. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "impede" mean?
block passage through Example: "obstruct the path"
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