Synonyms of impeded

impeded 1 of 2

adjective

as in hindered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hindered
• blocked
• obstructed
• prevented
• excluded
• stopped
• precluded
• refused
• shut out
• suppressed
• rejected
• repressed
• revoked
• vetoed
• disallowed
• unsanctioned
• ruled out
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• discouraged
• unseemly
• disapproved
• ineffable
• unmentionable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• permissible
• acceptable
• allowable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legitimate
• lawful
• legal
• tolerable
• allowed
• authorized
• okay
• bearable
• endorsed
• endurable
• accepted
• approved
• certified
• licensed
• warranted
• OK
• accredited
• sanctioned
• promoted
• granted
• supported
• sufferable
• encouraged
• required
• commanded
• suitable
• mandatory
• proper
• indorsed
• ordered
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• countenanced
• condoned
• tolerated
• seemly
• brooked
• unobjectionable

impeded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of impede

as in hampered

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hampered
• hindered
• obstructed
• embarrassed
• handicapped
• inhibited
• delayed
• blocked
• stymied
• disrupted
• short-circuited
• trammelled
• encumbered
• cramped
• hobbled
• constrained
• clogged
• interfered (with)
• fettered
• tied up
• shackled
• restrained
• handcuffed
• trammeled
• thwarted
• manacled
• held back
• frustrated
• tied
• bound
• hog-tied
• curbed
• stifled
• gave a hard time
• reined
• balked
• cramped one's style
• retained
• held up
• checked
• tethered
• retarded
• confined
• strangled
• arrested
• choked
• baffled
• braked
• sabotaged
• barricaded
• chained
• blockaded
• leashed
• derailed
• mired
• roadblocked
• bogged (down)
• foiled
• haltered
• suffocated
• smothered
• muzzled
• stumped
• repressed
• suppressed
• hemmed (in)
• hedged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aided
• helped
• assisted
• facilitated
• opened
• cleared
• freed
• released
• liberated
• untied
• loosened
• encouraged
• smoothed
• promoted
• unstopped
• furthered
• made way
• unplugged
• unclogged