Impede

im-ped', v. To hinder, obstruct. [L. im- pedire, to entangle the feet, in and pes, ped is, foot.] — Imped'iment, ^(Jd^I-ment, n. That which impedes or hinders progre or motion; obstruction; obstacle; difficulty. — Impediment in speech. A defect which prevents distinct utterance. — Imped'itive, -T-tiv, a. Causing hindrance: impeding.