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im·pede
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prevent
to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed. -
clog
When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through. -
filibuster
U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech. -
bullfinch
A bullfinch is a type of small European bird. The male has a black head and a pinkish-red breast. -
delay
If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later. -
encumber
Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.