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Impede vs Subdued - What's the difference?

impede | subdued |

As verbs the difference between impede and subdued

is that impede is to get in the way of; to hinder while subdued is past tense of subdue.

As an adjective subdued is

conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

impede

English

Verb

(imped)
  • to get in the way of; to hinder

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * assist, help * expede (obsolete) * expedite

    Related terms

    * expede, expedite * impediment

    subdued

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
    • he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
  • Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
    • the colour scheme used for this room is subdued .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (subdue)
    • He subdued the dog yesterday.