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
• blocked
• stymied
• delayed
• short-circuited
• disrupted
• encumbered
• cramped
• hobbled
• clogged
• interfered (with)
• fettered
• constrained
• tied up
• shackled
• restrained
• handcuffed
• trammeled
• manacled
• thwarted
• held back
• tied
• frustrated
• bound
• hog-tied
• curbed
• stifled
• gave a hard time
• reined
• balked
• cramped one's style
• retained
• held up
• tethered
• checked
• retarded
• arrested
• confined
• braked
• strangled
• baffled
• choked
• 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

There was a clear opposition to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) implemented by the European Union, alongside other unilateral measures that members believe have impeded trade. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The Bab el-Mandeb’s importance to global oil supplies has grown since shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has been impeded by Iran during its war with the United States and Israel. — Ahmed Al-Haj, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The Bab el-Mandeb's importance to global oil supplies has grown since shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has been impeded by Iran during its war with the United States and Israel. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

The war has effectively impeded oil from flowing through both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, key waterways that have been blocked. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

People in crisis incarcerated in Joliet have set over 60 fires since summer 2024, including eight cases of self-immolation and, after guards impeded access to lifesaving care, at least one death. — Joan Steffen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Kupor, head of the government’s chief human resources agency since July 2025, has publicly argued even jobs conducive to remote work can be impeded by working from home. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Kenya’s Red Cross said difficult terrain and a fire at the site of the crash impeded its search and recovery efforts. — Alexandra Bacallao, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

Limited fiber-optic coverage left consumers with slow connections, which impeded digital transactions and the delivery of valuable offerings. — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026