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Blocks and barriers: comparing "impede" and "thwart"
Lloyd Cooper 03/11/2024, 12:07English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "impede" and "thwart" imply creating obstacles or obstructions to progress or achievement.
What is different?
The word "impede" suggests causing a delay or slowing down progress, while "thwart" implies actively countering or preventing an action or plan from succeeding.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Impede- Heavy traffic can impede your journey to work.
- The new law might impede business growth.
- Her lack of confidence impedes her performance.
- The hero's efforts thwarted the villain's plan.
- Security forces managed to thwart the attack.
- They worked hard to thwart the competitors" advances.
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