Synonyms & related words for impede

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impede — including hinder, obstruct, thwart, inhibit, interfere, entrammel. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impede

Explore words related to impede — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impeder, impeditive, impedimental, obturate, hamperer, hampering, stymie, occlude. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impede

Common synonyms for impede include hinder, obstruct, thwart, inhibit, interfere, entrammel, block, encumber — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impede come from?

The word impede breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ped-, from Latin pes (“foot”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.