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blockade vs impede

impede vs blockade

blockade is a noun but impede is not a noun.

blockade and impede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blockade Yes No Yes No
impede No No Yes No
As verbs, impede is a hypernym of blockade; that is, impede is a word with a broader meaning than blockade:
  • blockade: obstruct access to
  • impede: block passage through
Other hypernyms of blockade include block, close up, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
As verbs, impede is a hypernym of blockade; that is, impede is a word with a broader meaning than blockade:
  • blockade: render unsuitable for passage
  • impede: block passage through
Other hypernyms of blockade include block, close up, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
blockade (noun) impede (noun)
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
prevents access or progress
blockade (verb) impede (verb)
impose a blockade on block passage through
obstruct access to be a hindrance or obstacle to
render unsuitable for passage
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
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