Synonyms of impede

Antonyms of impede

Collocations of impede

progress
Frequency: 70 %

The heavy rain impeded progress on the construction site.

growth
Frequency: 60 %

Lack of funding impeded the growth of the small business.

movement
Frequency: 50 %

The fallen tree impeded the movement of traffic on the road.

development
Frequency: 45 %

The bureaucratic red tape impeded the development of the new technology.

learning
Frequency: 40 %

His dyslexia impeded his learning in school.

Idiomatic Expressions for impede

  • Phrase: stand in the way
    Meaning: to obstruct or impede progress or development
    Usage: His lack of cooperation is standing in the way of completing the project on time.