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IMPELLED Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word impelled. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For IMPELLED

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discouraged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

• lacking in resolution

obstructed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

deterred
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

dissuaded
verbv
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

halted
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• the event of something ending

• an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• come to a halt, stop moving

• stop from happening or developing

• stop the flow of a liquid

hindered
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

prevented
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

repelled
verbv
verb

• cause to move back by force or influence

• be repellent to; cause aversion in

• force or drive back

• reject outright and bluntly

• fill with distaste

propel
verbv
verb

• cause to move forward with force

• give an incentive for action

expel
verbv
verb

• force to leave or move out

• remove from a position or office

• cause to flee

• eliminate (a substance)

Alternatives for DISCOURAGED

Alternatives for OBSTRUCTED

Alternatives for RESTRAINED

Alternatives for DETERRED

Alternatives for DISSUADED

Alternatives for HALTED

Alternatives for HINDERED

Alternatives for PREVENTED

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