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hinder

/ˈhɪndɚ/verb, adjective2 syllables

Hinder means: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.

Synonyms for hinder27

verb, as in hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass

verb, as in put at a disadvantage

handicap, hamper

verb, as in be a hindrance or obstacle to

impede

adjective, as in located at or near the back of an animal

adjective, as in located at or near the back of an animal

also used for hinder

delay, frustrate, prevent, thwart, bar, restrain, stop, behedge, blunt, crimp, difficult, diminish, forestay, interfere, intervene

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What does hinder mean?5

verb

1

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of“His brother blocked him at every turn”

2

put at a disadvantage“The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”

3

be a hindrance or obstacle to“She is impeding the progress of our project”

adjective

1

located at or near the back of an animal“back (or hind) legs”

2

located at or near the back of an animal“back (or hind) legs”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with hinder?2

two syllables

tindercinder
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Hinder in a sentence

  • He didn't come to help, but to hinder us.unknown
  • She didn't come to help, but to hinder us.unknown
  • Certain drugs, like alcohol, can prevent or hinder memory consolidation.megamanenm
  • A web browser should absolutely hinder unethical, privacy-invading websites.shekitten
  • If you cannot help us, don't at least hinder us.Ergulis
  • Our diversity should enhance, not hinder, our respect.Nuel
  • Without water, wound care and sterilization are hindered.Amastan
  • Without fuel, the transportation of medical personnel is hindered.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of hinder

as a verb

past tense
hindered
present participle
hindering
third-person singular
hinders
past participle
hindered