impedes Definition

hinder, obstruct, occlude, block, jam, close up, hinders, obstructs, inhibits, undermines, impairs, jeopardizes, interferes, curtails, hampers, disrupts, restricts, hamper, complicates, discourages, deprives, stymies, deters, prevents, harms, erodes, constrains, frustrates, impinges, slows, precludes, reduces, retards, affects, impediments, obstructing, hindrances, bothers, obfuscates, prohibits, avoids, barriers, obstacles, keeps, clogs, fetters, denies, stops, limit, interference, blocks, damages, night, stifles, diminishes, endangers, imperils, cripples, thwarts, dampens, constricts, facilitates, enhances, weakens, disturbs, suppresses, stimulates, fosters, accelerates, necessitates, prolongs, restrains, improves, aggravates, negates, destroys, hurts, threatens, lessens, alters, depresses, lowers, promotes, distorts, retarding, furthers, impoverishes, taints, detracts, encumbers, subverts, shortens, punishes, sabotages, entrenches, contributes, nullifies, vitiates, depletes, inflames,