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| 1. | [ verb ] be a hindrance or obstacle to | |
| Synonyms: | hinder | |
| Examples: | "She is impeding the progress of our project" |
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| Related terms: | prevent interfere obstruct hobble set_back stunt hindrance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] block passage through | |
| Synonyms: | obstruct occlude block close_up obturate jam | |
| Examples: | "obstruct the path" |
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| Related terms: | free barricade clog blockade dam suffocate barricade barricade land_up tie_up screen obstruction blocking obturator obstruction | |
| Similar spelling: |
impeded imbed impedance imbued impetus Imboden impudent impetigo impeding impudence impetuous |
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