His poor reading ability impedes his progress in the class.
Source: tatoeba (6150331)
Impedes
Synonyms for "impedes" (148 found)
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Strong matches (44)
Related words (74)
hold in checkhold uphunderinhibitinterceptinterfereintermeddleinterruptinterveneinvolvekeep backkeep in checklaglamelet downlet uplimelose groundlose momentumlose speed
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lumbermake latemeddlemoderatenetopposeoverloadprecludepress downpreventprohibitrattlereefreinrein inrelaxrepressresistrestrictsaddlesaddle withscotchset backshackleslack offslack upslackenslowslow downslow upsnarlsnubspikestaystopstuntstymiesuppresstake in sailtanglethrottlethrottle downtoiltrammelweigh down
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Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
A stalled car impedes traffic in the left lane.
Source: tatoeba (6150332)
The English teacher's negative attitude impedes the creation of a supportive learning environment for non-native speakers.
Source: tatoeba (11768564)
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