Synonyms of impeding

impeding 1 of 2

adjective

as in blocking

Related Words

• blocking
• hampering
• hindering
• frustrating
• retardant
• baffling
• stalling
• thwarting
• negating
• nullifying
• neutralizing
• deterring
• foiling
• balking
• deterrent
• preventive
• prophylactic
• preventative
• precautionary

Dissimilar Words

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• abetting
• promoting
• encouraging
• smoothing
• nurturing
• fostering
• easing
• forwarding
• furthering

impeding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of impede

as in hampering

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

• hampering
• hindering
• obstructing
• embarrassing
• inhibiting
• blocking
• delaying
• handicapping
• stymieing
• disrupting
• clogging
• interfering (with)
• restraining
• cramping
• encumbering
• constraining
• hobbling
• fettering
• handcuffing
• shackling
• thwarting
• tying up
• holding back
• short-circuiting
• tying
• curbing
• retarding
• frustrating
• hog-tying
• trammeling
• stifling
• manacling
• binding
• checking
• giving a hard time
• reining
• retaining
• cramping one's style
• balking
• braking
• holding up
• choking
• strangling
• arresting
• tethering
• sabotaging
• barricading
• blockading
• leashing
• chaining
• derailing
• confining
• baffling
• roadblocking
• haltering
• bogging (down)
• foiling
• suffocating
• smothering
• miring
• repressing
• stumping
• muzzling
• suppressing
• hedging (in)
• hemming (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helping
• aiding
• assisting
• facilitating
• opening
• clearing
• freeing
• releasing
• liberating
• promoting
• loosening
• furthering
• encouraging
• smoothing
• unplugging
• unclogging
• unstopping
• making way
• untying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impeding

Verb

Benedict had a prior arrest on a charge of assault on a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation in 2023 in Collin County. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years, further impeding scientific discovery. — Chris Young july 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026

Leclerc started the race second and Hamilton lined up fifth, after receiving a three-place grid drop for impeding Piastri during qualifying. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026

One of the primary issues impeding faster decision making is that there are so many people involved. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California filed a motion Monday to drop a misdemeanor charge of impeding a federal police officer against SEIU-United Service Workers West President David Huerta. — Lia Russell july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

There are interpersonal barriers among board members and the superintendent that are impeding progress. — Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Hamilton was punished for impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri, a big hit to Hamilton's chances of a record ninth win in Hungary, and Antonelli got his sanction for failing to slow enough for a yellow flag. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

The findings come as countries are determining how to put up guardrails around AI without impeding their ability to compete in the rapidly developing field. — Didi Tang, Fortune, 16 July 2026