Synonyms of impeded

impeded 1 of 2

adjective

as in hindered

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• permissible
• acceptable
• allowable
• appropriate
• permissive
• legitimate
• lawful
• legal
• tolerable
• allowed
• authorized
• bearable
• endorsed
• endurable
• accepted
• approved
• certified
• licensed
• warranted
• OK
• accredited
• sanctioned
• promoted
• granted
• supported
• sufferable
• encouraged
• required
• commanded
• suitable
• mandatory
• proper
• vouchsafed
• ordered
• 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
• short-circuited
• disrupted
• encumbered
• cramped
• hobbled
• clogged
• interfered (with)
• constrained
• fettered
• tied up
• restrained
• shackled
• handcuffed
• trammeled
• thwarted
• manacled
• held back
• frustrated
• tied
• bound
• hog-tied
• stifled
• curbed
• gave a hard time
• reined
• balked
• cramped one's style
• retained
• held up
• checked
• tethered
• retarded
• confined
• strangled
• arrested
• choked
• baffled
• braked
• barricaded
• sabotaged
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impeded

Verb

Technological precision impeded the potential of inspiring victories from the likes of Iran, Croatia, and Egypt. — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026

The result is a meditative action movie both immense and intimate, albeit one whose flow is impeded by the inherently episodic nature of the nonlinear source material and some questionable casting choices. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026

The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The healing your grass must undergo after being cut would be impeded by the extreme heat. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

The firm’s push into international markets comes at a crucial moment for the energy industry, which has been impeded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 June 2026

Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026