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TRANSITIVE VERB:
im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes
To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin impedre; see ped- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
im·peder(Noun)


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