impede
/ɪmˈpiːd/verb
To slow something down or make it harder for it to move forward.
Example sentence
- “Heavy snow impeded traffic all morning.”
Related noun: 'impediment', as in 'a speech impediment'. More formal than 'block' or 'slow down'.
Related words
imperativeAbsolutely necessary; of the greatest importance.impeccableSo good that no fault can be found; flawless.imperceptibleToo slight or small to be noticed or sensed.impassionedShowing strong feeling; full of emotion and energy.imperturbableStaying calm no matter what happens; impossible to fluster.impartialFair to everyone involved; not favoring one side over another.