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Meaning of hinder
The primary meaning of the word "hinder" is to create an obstacle or difficulty that prevents or slows down someone's progress or action.
Etymology of hinder
The word "hinder" has its roots in Old English "hindrian", which is derived from "hind" meaning "back" or "behind", and the suffix "-rian" which is a variant of the suffix "-erian" used to form verbs
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe an obstacle or difficulty that prevents or slows down someone's progress or action
Synonyms
obstruct
impede
hinder
block
delay
restrict
limit
restrain
curb
thwart
frustrate
foil
sabotage
hamper
handicap
encumber
burden
weigh
clog
choke
strangle
stifle
smother
suppress
inhibit
discourage
dissuade
deter
prevent
prohibit
forbid
ban
bar
preclude
exclude
shut
close
stop
halt
freeze
immobilize
paralyze
petrify
stun
Definitions
- To create an obstacle or difficulty that prevents or slows down someone's progress or action
- To make it difficult for someone to do something
- To obstruct or block something
Usage Examples
- The heavy traffic hindered our journey to the airport
- The lack of funding hindered the development of the new project
- The bad weather hindered the progress of the construction work