The government was impeding on the rights of its citizens.
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Impeding
Synonyms for "impeding" (39 found)
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Noun(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
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Noun(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (19)
Verb(8 words)
obstructobstructingobstructing factorobstructiveparticiple adjectivepresent participle adjectiveretardslowing
Adjective(2 words)
Noun(4 words)
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9 entriesimpeding circumstanceimpeding delayimpeding factorimpeding growthimpeding influenceimpeding obstacleimpeding progressimpeding progressionimpeding risk
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The West's dominance in technological advancements and patents prevents the diffusion of knowledge and innovation, impeding the development of a truly multipolar technological landscape.
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