What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impeding
Example
The heavy rain was impeding our progress on the hike. [impeding: verb]
Example
The lack of funding is impeding the completion of the project. [impeding: present participle]
hampering
Example
The injury was hampering his ability to play soccer. [hampering: verb]
Example
The new regulations are hampering the growth of small businesses. [hampering: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impeding and hampering are both less common words in everyday language and are more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between impeding and hampering?
Both impeding and hampering are formal words and are not commonly used in informal or casual contexts.
