Meaning
To get in the way of; to hinder.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin impediō (“to shackle”), from pēs (“foot”) (compare pedestrian). First attested use as a verb was in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, see quotations.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: