Antonyms for impeding

Grammar : Verb

Spell : im-peed

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpid

Definition of impeding

Origin : c.1600, back-formation from impediment, or else from Latin impedire "impede, be in the way, hinder, detain," literally "to shackle the feet" (see impediment). Related: Impeded; impedes; impeding.

verb obstruct, hinder

Example sentences :

For God Himself had been made imperfect by the impeding of His moral purpose.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

The wounded were increasing in number, impeding their retreat.
Extract from : « Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times » by Charles Carleton Coffin

There was no crowding or impeding haste in their dumb exodus.
Extract from : « The Three Partners » by Bret Harte

It seemed to me, legions of dark forms were impeding my steps.
Extract from : « Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart » by Caroline Lee Hentz

But if Thurso was not told, there would be none of this impeding counteraction.
Extract from : « The House of Defence v. 1 » by E. F. Benson

She stood in front of me, holding my arms and impeding my advance.
Extract from : « Captain Macedoine's Daughter » by William McFee

No one thought of impeding the vile ravisher in his course, for, alas!
Extract from : « The Prime Minister » by W.H.G. Kingston

Far from impeding his recovery, these reflections hastened it.
Extract from : « Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1887 » by Various

They were like detaining fingers that grasped at your skirts, impeding your progress.
Extract from : « Fanny Herself » by Edna Ferber

Then we ran on as swiftly as was possible in the impeding water.
Extract from : « St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11 » by Various

Synonyms for impeding

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