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adjective

Definition of impedednext
as in hindered

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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

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Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain. — Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024 In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming. — Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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