hinder

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verb

hin·der ˈhin-dər How to pronounce hinder (audio)

hindered; hindering ˈhin-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce hinder (audio)

transitive verb

: to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper

Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds.

economic growth hindered by sanctions

: to hold back : prevent, check

His financial troubles hindered him from buying a home.

intransitive verb

: to delay, impede, or prevent action

uncertain whether the changes would help or hinder

hinderer

ˈhin-dər-ər How to pronounce hinder (audio)

noun

Synonyms

Verb

clog
cramp
embarrass
encumber
fetter
hamper
handcuff
handicap
hobble
hog-tie
hold back
hold up
impede
inhibit
interfere (with)
manacle
obstruct
shackle
short-circuit
stymie
tie up
trammel

Adjective

aft
after
back
hind
hindmost
posterior
rear
rearward

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Example Sentences

Verb The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation. The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions. It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project. Adjective the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

While nonexistent air conditioning can hinder students at the beginning and end of the school year, the opposite problem can have even greater consequences.

Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 The release, which did not specify when the remote testing options would become available, noted that a lack of access to testing facilities, data and simulations can hinder research into autonomous vehicles.

Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 And take note: Heavy, fatty, or spicy meals ahead of a trip can also hinder rest.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 Essentially, the state does not have enough workers to fill the job openings and that can hinder the growth of the economy.

Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 Content helps boost your business’s visibility and credibility, so posting too little can hinder your thought leadership strategy.

Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 27 May 2022 The lack of a serial number can hinder police from tracing them back to an owner.

Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2022 Supply chain jams can hinder sales for businesses like Cleo's Bogeda.

Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2021 The Justice Department has objected to the appointment, saying review by a special master would delay its investigation and hinder a national security review by the intelligence community.

Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian; akin to Old English hinder behind

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English hinder, adverb — see hinder entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	hindered
释义	hinder 1 of 2 verb hin·der ˈhin-dər hindered; hindering ˈhin-d(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds. economic growth hindered by sanctions 2 : to hold back : prevent, check His financial troubles hindered him from buying a home. intransitive verb : to delay, impede, or prevent action uncertain whether the changes would help or hinder hinderer ˈhin-dər-ər noun hinder 2 of 2 adjective hind·er ˈhīn-dər : situated behind or in the rear : posterior a long oval forward part and a taillike hinder portion R. E. Coker Synonyms Verb clog cramp embarrass encumber fetter hamper handcuff handicap hobble hog-tie hold back hold up impede inhibit interfere (with) manacle obstruct shackle short-circuit stymie tie up trammel Adjective aft after back hind hindmost posterior rear rearward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation. The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions. It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project. Adjective the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts Recent Examples on the Web Verb While nonexistent air conditioning can hinder students at the beginning and end of the school year, the opposite problem can have even greater consequences. Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 The release, which did not specify when the remote testing options would become available, noted that a lack of access to testing facilities, data and simulations can hinder research into autonomous vehicles. Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 And take note: Heavy, fatty, or spicy meals ahead of a trip can also hinder rest. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 Essentially, the state does not have enough workers to fill the job openings and that can hinder the growth of the economy. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 Content helps boost your business’s visibility and credibility, so posting too little can hinder your thought leadership strategy. Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 27 May 2022 The lack of a serial number can hinder police from tracing them back to an owner. Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2022 Supply chain jams can hinder sales for businesses like Cleo's Bogeda. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2021 The Justice Department has objected to the appointment, saying review by a special master would delay its investigation and hinder a national security review by the intelligence community. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian; akin to Old English hinder behind Adjective Middle English, from Old English hinder, adverb — see hinder entry 1 First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing hinder hinder from hinder from Kids Definition hinder verb hin·der ˈhin-dər hindered; hindering : to make slow or difficult Snow and high winds hindered our progress. hindered 1 of 2 adjective as in impeded Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impeded prevented obstructed blocked excluded precluded stopped suppressed shut out refused ruled out rejected repressed revoked disallowed vetoed disapproved objectionable unsuitable unsanctioned discouraged unseemly ineffable unmentionable Antonyms & Near Antonyms permitted acceptable permissible allowable allowed tolerable bearable appropriate legitimate lawful endurable permissive legal okay endorsed accepted sufferable approved authorized supported promoted licensed warranted sanctioned certified encouraged granted accredited condoned required vouchsafed indorsed commanded suitable mandatory countenanced tolerated proper ordered brooked accorded seemly unobjectionable OK See More hindered 2 of 2 verb past tense of hinder as in hampered to create difficulty for the work or activity of was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand Synonyms & Similar Words hampered impeded obstructed embarrassed handicapped inhibited delayed stymied blocked disrupted encumbered hobbled cramped constrained fettered shackled restrained tied up clogged thwarted handcuffed trammeled trammelled held back frustrated manacled short-circuited bound stifled curbed tied hog-tied interfered (with) retarded reined cramped one's style balked retained gave a hard time tethered held up confined sabotaged baffled checked arrested derailed chained strangled choked braked barricaded blockaded leashed mired roadblocked foiled haltered suffocated smothered muzzled stumped repressed suppressed bogged (down) hemmed (in) hedged (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms aided helped assisted facilitated opened cleared freed released liberated encouraged loosened untied promoted furthered smoothed unplugged unstopped made way unclogged See More
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