Synonyms for impeding
- adjective
Most common
Example sentences
- obstructive COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocks airflow through the lungs.
- hindering The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| impeding | steady | |
| obstructive | rising | |
| hindering | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- hindering3
- 10 letters
- preventive3
- 11 letters
- obstructive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hindering3 = 3 syllables).