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impede
[/ɪmˈpiːd/]
verb
impedir
1.
to delay or prevent by obstructing
Bad weather impeded our progress.
O mau tempo impediu nosso progresso.
2.
to hinder or obstruct the movement or action of someone or something
The fallen tree impeded traffic on the road.
A árvore caída impediu o tráfego na estrada.
Synonyms
hinder
obstruct
block
hamper
thwart
delay
Antonyms
facilitate
assist
help
promote
advance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impedir
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impedir
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
impedir
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
impede one's path
impede progress
impede movement
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