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impede

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Main Entry: im·pede

Pronunciation: \im-ˈpēd\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): im·ped·ed; im·ped·ing

Etymology: Latin impedire, from in- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot

Date: circa 1595

: to interfere with or slow the progress of

synonyms see hinder

— im·ped·er noun

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