Impedes vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between impedes and obstruct

is that impedes is (impede) while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

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(impede)

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(imped)

to get in the way of; to hinder

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* assist, help * expede (obsolete) * expedite

To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.

To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder: obstructed my progress.

To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

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