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impede

IPA pronunciation: /ɪmˈpiːd/

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Russian meaning

Препятствовать, затруднять

English definition

Delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder.

Example

Strict regulatory bureaucracy should not impede scientific innovation.

Collocations

impede progress
impede growth
impede recovery

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