impede Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
    hinder.
    • She is impeding the progress of our project
  2. verb block passage through
    obstruct; close up; obturate; jam; occlude; block.
    • obstruct the path

WordNet

Im*pede" transitive verb
Etymology
L. impedire, lit., to entangle the feet; pref. im- in + pes, pedis, foot. See Foot, and cf. Impeach.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Impeded; present participle & verbal noun Impeding
Definitions
  1. To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.
    Whatever hinders or impedes The action of the nobler will. Logfellow.

Webster 1913