impede
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Definition of impede
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Synonyms & Antonyms for impede
Synonyms
clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, hamper, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, stymie, tie up, trammel
Antonyms
aid, assist, facilitate, help
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Concern over impeding a Middle East tradition, lawmakers say. — Fox News, "California lawmakers retreat on hookah ban citing 'Middle East cultural tradition'," 8 Sep. 2019 Development on beach front by billionaires that want a direct ocean view impede turtle nesting. — John Christopher Fine, sun-sentinel.com, "Rejoice as turtles make their return | Opinion," 15 Aug. 2019 The former employee, who resigned in November, alleged that Brewer tried to impede the accountants’ work. — Mike Spies, ProPublica, "Document Shows NRA Money Helped Its Chief Search for a Personal Mansion," 8 Aug. 2019 The crispy onion toppers impede all that seasonal wonderfulness, however, and should go. — Daliah Singer, The Know, "Restaurant review: The food satisfies, but Jovanina’s good looks are what really entice diners," 6 Aug. 2019 In his report, Mueller described in detail the extensive contact Trump’s team had with Russia during the 2016 election campaign, and how Trump tried to impede the investigation. — Reuters, The Mercury News, "Majority of House Democrats back impeachment proceedings," 2 Aug. 2019 In another incident this month, armed Iranian boats tried unsuccessfully to impede the passage of a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, according to two US officials with direct knowledge of the incident. — Nada Bashir, CNN, "UK Navy to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis," 25 July 2019 More: Trump repeatedly tried to impede the Russia probe, Mueller report said. — Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, "Mueller: The president can be charged with obstruction of justice after leaving office," 24 July 2019 In fact, the R.P.F. argued relentlessly with the U.N. Security Council to impede the deployment of a peacekeeping force, claiming in particular as of late April 1994 that most of the Tutsis had already been massacred. — Maggie Calt, Harper's magazine, "Brutal from the Beginning," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'impede.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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