impede

/ɪmpˈiːd/

/ˌɪmˈpid/

to impede

MAIN VERB

entraver

to make it so that doing something or the happening of something becomes difficult or stopped

Synonymes : hinder

Exemples

1. Fallen rock is impeding the progress of rescue workers.

2. However, obstructions on the map or rival characters impede movement.

3. And unfortunately, stress impedes the development of that.

4. Their lack of muscle hasn't impeded their strength or agility.