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impeding

UK
/ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpidɪŋ/

Translations

impedinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpidɪŋ/
entravantAu sens de qui gêne, ralentit ou fait obstacle.
The impeding storm forced the team to postpone their outdoor event.
La tempête entravante a forcé l'équipe à reporter son événement en plein air.
Additional translations
retardantDans le sens de qui provoque un retard.
Synonyms
hindering
obstructing
delaying
interfering
preventing
impedingnoun
UK
/ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈpidɪŋ/
Gerund: the act of impeding
entraveAu sens d'action ou fait d'entraver.
The impeding of emergency vehicles is punishable by law.
L'entrave aux véhicules d'urgence est punie par la loi.
Additional translations
obstructionPlus soutenu; utilisé pour une obstruction au sens large.
Synonyms
hindering
impediment
obstruction
hindrance
obstacle
barrier
blockage
interference
encumbrance
check
impedeverb

impeding

Gerund

impeded
Past Simple
impeded
Past Participle
impeding
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpiːd/
US
/ɪmˈpid/
The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.
La circulation dense a entravé notre progression, nous faisant arriver en retard à la réunion.
Additional translations
obstruerSens plus concret, avec l’idée de bloquer physiquement un passage ou un flux.
gênerPlus courant dans la langue générale ; insiste sur le fait de rendre une action difficile.
Synonyms
obstruct
deter
block
thwart
prevent
interfere
delay
hinder
Antonyms
aid
help
assist
facilitate

Definitions

impedinggerund / present participle
Causing delay or obstruction; hindering progress.
The impeding storm forced the team to postpone their outdoor event.
impedingnoun
The act of impeding; an instance of hindering or obstructing.
The impeding of emergency vehicles is punishable by law.
impedeverb
To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.
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