ə̇mˈpēd transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin impedire, from in- in- (II) + -pedire (from ped-, pes foot) — more at foot
: to interfere with or get in the way of the progress of
storms impeded the vessels — American Guide Series: North Carolina
are further impeded in our work by financial stringency — C.A.Robinson
: hold up : block
the departure was impeded by heavy rain
his progress was impeded by sickness and poverty
: detract from
no heavy weight of fable impedes the reader's enjoyment — Elizabeth Janeway
Synonyms: see hinder