Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: impeding
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'idɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive
    Meaning: preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"
Usage examples
  • "Mere cattle stop the trains, and go by in a procession, just as if they were not impeding travel!
  • The cause could not be precisely guessed, for the French dress was screened by the impeding crowd.
  • There is no question here (it may be said) about restricting individuality, or impeding the trial of new and original experiments in living.