Synonyms of impedes

impedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of impede

as in hinders

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

• hinders
• hampers
• obstructs
• embarrasses
• inhibits
• stymies
• handicaps
• short-circuits
• disrupts
• encumbers
• blocks
• restrains
• hobbles
• interferes (with)
• constrains
• delays
• clogs
• cramps
• thwarts
• frustrates
• ties up
• fetters
• trammels
• holds back
• stifles
• shackles
• handcuffs
• hog-ties
• gives a hard time
• binds
• curbs
• ties
• retards
• cramps one's style
• retains
• manacles
• reins
• balks
• strangles
• brakes
• sabotages
• holds up
• chains
• checks
• tethers
• derails
• baffles
• roadblocks
• arrests
• chokes
• smothers
• suffocates
• represses
• bogs (down)
• barricades
• blockades
• confines
• leashes
• suppresses
• foils
• mires
• halters
• stumps
• muzzles
• hedges (in)
• hems (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facilitates
• helps
• aids
• assists
• opens
• clears
• frees
• liberates
• promotes
• encourages
• unties
• releases
• loosens
• smooths
• furthers
• unplugs
• unclogs
• makes way
• unstops

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impedes

Federal officials argue that California’s refusal to review the federal list or set aside the associated ballots impedes enforcement. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The stigma of a record impedes their ability to get a job, leaving them unable to afford market-rate housing at a time when affordable housing is already limited. — Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Past popes have written letters of resignation in case of a severe illness or medical emergency that impedes them from carrying out their duties. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

The sheriff said vehicles parked in a way that impedes traffic will be towed at the owner's expense. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

In addition to being under-equipped in terms of intelligence and logistics, Nigeria’s army has had a problem with poor remuneration that impedes counter-terrorism campaigns. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The farmers said the smoke impedes their hay operation, as the haze blocks the sunlight necessary to dry the hay out. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

The majority opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, largely adopted the First Amendment argument that the limit impedes political parties’ ability to advocate for their candidates. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026