impedes

Definitions

To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder.

To interfere with or slow the progress of.

Examples

Heavy rain impedes the progress of the construction crew.

A lack of communication often impedes the success of a team project.

Synonyms

hinders obstructs blocks thwarts hampers stymies retards

Antonyms

facilitates aids assists promotes advances encourages expedites