impeding

Definitions

Delaying or preventing someone or something by obstructing them; hindering.

Acting as an obstacle or barrier to progress or movement.

Examples

The heavy snowfall is impeding the progress of the rescue team.

Lack of communication is impeding our ability to complete the project on time.

Synonyms

hindering obstructing blocking hampering thwarting stifling retarding

Antonyms

assisting aiding facilitating promoting advancing encouraging furthering