IMPEDES Synonyms
There are 22 synonyms of the word
impedes.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word impedes. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word impedes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IMPEDES
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | block | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | hinder | verbv | ||||
| 3 | obstruct | verbv | ||||
| 4 | curtail | verbv | ||||
| 5 | delay | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | deter | verbv | ||||
| 7 | encumber | verbv | ||||
| 8 | foil | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | hamper | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | handicap | nounn | ||||
| 11 | inhibit | verbv | ||||
| 12 | limit | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | oppose | verbv | ||||
| 14 | prevent | verbv | ||||
| 15 | restrain | verbv | ||||
| 16 | restrict | verbv | ||||
| 17 | slow | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 18 | stifle | verbv | ||||
| 19 | thwart | verbv | ||||
| 20 | jam | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For IMPEDES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
impedes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
hinder
impede
keep
prevent
barricades
barriers
blockades
hindrances
impediments
obstacles
Alternatives for BLOCK
Words (42)
obstructstopbarrierbarhalthinderimpedestymiecheckcurbdelayhamperpreventslowthwartblockageblockadejamobstructionstuffbarricadeblockingclosurecubedeflectembarrassforgetfreezeimmobiliseimmobilizekiboshlugobturateoccludeocclusionparrypulleypulley-blockroofstoppagestymywallPhrases (11)
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