Synonyms

impeded

American

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /

adjective

slowed down or obstructed by obstacles; hindered.

By joining the already impeded traffic flow, drivers unfortunately create even longer delays.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of impede.

Other Word Forms

unimpeded adjective

Etymology

Origin of impeded

impede ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The ban has also impeded academic researchers who often have to travel to other states for their work.

From Seattle Times

The county has impeded the community’s growth for many decades, they said.

From Los Angeles Times

As some other members of the Washington establishment also contend, Frum worries that the hangover of the Iraq War has harmfully impeded and undercut effective U.S. policy in the years since.

From Washington Post

Unified that the union claims have impeded its leadership and members from engaging in lawful union-related activity.

From Los Angeles Times

The lag is in part an aftereffect of the recent covid-19 surge arising from the omicron variant, which impeded plans to get workers back to offices.

From Washington Post

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