Impeded

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of impede form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    made difficult or slow wordnet

Synonyms

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arrestedbackwardbehinddelayeddetainedlate

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"Storms at sea impeded our progress."

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