Impede
Stop
Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Usage example: the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold
Impede is a synonym for stop in prevent topic. You can use "Impede" instead a verb "Stop", if it concerns topics such as obstruction, bar, hinder.
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Both words in one sentence
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And after PANDRA gets involved, Taizo uses this opportunity to allow BABEL to intervene, since they're technically going in to stop Hyobu's group, not necessarily impede on the Comerican's efforts.
Source: Manga / Zettai Karen Children -
Thus, they stop all attacks coming from the outside, but don't impede firing from the inside or launching smaller ships, with no need to open dangerous holes in the shield.
- Throughout the level, a suspicious mummy terrorizes the heroes and tries to impede their progress, finally unleashing a barrage of supernatural attacks as a last-ditch attempt to stop them.
Source: Scooby-Doo Hoax
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