Impede and Repress

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Impede verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

Usage example: the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months

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Repress is a synonym for impede in prevent topic. In some cases you can use "Repress" instead a verb "Impede".

Nearby Words: impediment, impeding

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Impede is a synonym for repress in prevent topic. Sometimes you can use "Impede" instead a verb "Repress".

impede efforts

repress efforts

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