To impede something is to delay or block its progress or movement. Carrying six heavy bags will impede your progress if you're trying to walk across town in a hurry.
To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct;
Verb
block passage through; "obstruct the path"
Verb
be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
v. t.
To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to
impede the advance of troops.
Impede
Whatever hinders or impedes The action of the nobler will.
To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct;
Usage Examples
Never let life impede on your ability to manifest your dreams. Dig deeper into your dreams and deeper into yourself and believe that anything is possible, and make it happen.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.