Preventing movement.

synonyms: clogging, impeding, obstructive.

Roget 706: hindering etc. v.; obstructive, obstruent^†; impeditive^†, impedient^†; intercipient^†; prophylactic etc. (remedial) 662; impedimentary.    in the way of, unfavorable; onerous, burdensome; cumbrous, cumbersome; obtrusive.    hindered etc. v.; windbound^†, waterlogged, heavy laden; hard pressed.    unassisted etc. (assist) etc. 707; single-handed, alone; deserted etc. 624.    ... show more