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impede

/ɪmˈpiːd/verb

उच्चारण इम्पीड

(प्रगति को) धीमा करना या रोकना

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verb
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    [T] ~ sth formal, often passive

    to delay or stop the progress of something

    (प्रगति को) धीमा करना या रोकना

    • Work on the bridge was impeded by floods.
    • Heavy luggage impeded their progress.
    • Heavy traffic impeded the ambulance on its way to the hospital.
    + 2 more examples
    • Fear of failure can impede learning.
    • Nothing should impede the right of citizens to vote.

    Synonyms hinder hamper

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