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hinder
1[ hin-der ]
hinder
2[ hahyn-der ]
adjective
- situated at the rear or back; posterior:
the hinder part of a carcass.
noun
- Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S. the buttocks.
hinder
1/ ˈhaɪndə /
adjective
- prenominal situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior
the hinder parts
hinder
2/ ˈhɪndə /
verb
- to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper
- tr to prevent
Derived Forms
- ˈhinderer, noun
- ˈhindering, adjectivenoun
Other Words From
- hin·der·er noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of hinder1
Origin of hinder2
Word History and Origins
Origin of hinder1
Origin of hinder2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The asset cap has hindered Wells Fargo’s ability to keep up with its competitors among major banks.
Both of which, it said, may hinder its ability to effectively target and measure ads.
Itchy as producers are about getting back to work, they are wary of the rising number of coronavirus cases that could compromise that return, which is already hindered by the changes being made to facilitate it.
Now, the city’s democracy activists fear that Apple is again actively hindering the protest movement.
It also takes time and effort to develop data-sharing mechanisms such as systems that can store test results anonymously without hindering their accessibility.
Graham told The Daily Beast on Monday it might do more to hinder the president than to help him.
Simply stated, the harshness of the elements conspires to help, rather than hinder, the lucky few.
Quora Q: Does drinking water during meals help or hinder the digestive system?
Still, in the end, what will likely hinder Hidary is that he is not Bloombergian enough.
He chastises Israel for segregationist policies but it is his one-nation allies that hinder integration efforts.
This alone could hinder the execution of his appointment, for in other things he has excellent qualifications for the dignity.
Don't tell me; I know: you don't want me to go, and take every mean advantage to hinder me.
Who was he, indeed, that he should claim the right to thwart another's happiness, hinder another's best self-realisation?
He doubted whether it lay in his power now to hinder anything, but in any case he would not seek to do so.
But Soult was possessed of a crafty caution which seldom if ever allowed his ambition to hinder the success his ability deserved.
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What does hinder mean?
To hinder something is to make it harder for it to happen or be done, such as by delaying it or interrupting it. To hinder someone is to make it harder for them to do something.
Close synonyms are hamper, impede, and obstruct. The word hinder is usually followed by the thing being hindered. It’s most commonly used in the context of progress, tasks, work, or other things that involve the completion of a goal.
A person can hinder someone else’s progress or work by interrupting them, getting in their way, or putting obstacles in their way. This can be intentional or unintentional. Obstacles themselves can also be said to hinder a person’s progress. When an obstacle hinders someone, it gets in their way, slows them down, and prevents them from making further progress (until they find a way past it).
Hinder can also mean to completely prevent or stop something from happening. However, in most cases, hinder doesn’t mean to stop something completely—only to slow its progress or delay it temporarily by making it more difficult to do.
Something that hinders can be called a hindrance.
Example: This traffic jam might hinder our ability to get there on time, but I’m going to try a detour.
Where does hinder come from?
The first records of the word hinder come from before 1000. It comes from the Old English hindrian, meaning “to hold back.” It’s related to the adjective hind, meaning “situated in the rear or at the back,” as in hind leg. (Something that is more hind can be said to be hinder, but this word is rarely used.)
To hinder someone is to hold them back, to block them, or to make what they’re doing more difficult. Heavy rain can hinder your ability to see clearly when driving. Distractions can hinder your ability to get work done efficiently. In sports, it’s often the goal to hinder your opponents’ attempts to score. Still, in most cases, to hinder something is to delay it or make it more difficult—not to stop it completely.
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What are some other forms related to hinder?
- hinderer (noun)
- hinderingly (adverb)
- unhindered (adjective)
- unhindering (adjective)
- hindrance (noun)
What are some synonyms for hinder?
What are some words that share a root or word element with hinder?
What are some words that often get used in discussing hinder?
How is hinder used in real life?
Hinder is usually used in the context of progress that has been delayed or goals that have been made more difficult by certain obstacles.
Strong winds hinder efforts to contain a #wildfire in Montana, USA. More global pics: http://t.co/Ilm8kTniYg Dija pic.twitter.com/3DHpMRycWg
— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) July 23, 2015
MY PAPER on @ScienceMagazine! SO PROUD 💚🖤! "These results add to a small yet growing body of work providing concrete evidence of how language barriers affect nonnative English speakers and hinder diversity in science" Thanks @rpocisv https://t.co/ze6mjRo5Ta
— Valeria R.C (@Valeria_RamCas) October 28, 2020
I am an introvert. And to my fellow shut-ins please hear me when I say this… Don’t let your desire to be alone hinder your growth as a person. Social situations are a constant struggle for me but I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t push out of my comfort zone.
— Annus (@markiplier) June 22, 2018
Try using hinder!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of hinder?
A. help
B. hamper
C. impede
D. obstruct
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