hinder

2 syllables

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As a verb, hinder means make difficult to accomplish. As an adjective, it means of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

Meanings of hinder

8 meanings

verb

To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
“A drought hinders the growth of plants.”
To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
“She hindered a man from committing suicide.”
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
Similar: obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Put at a disadvantage
“The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”
Similar: handicap, hamper

Older and rare meanings (1)

obsoleteTo cause harm.

adjective

Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
“the hinder end of a wagon”
“the hinder parts of a horse”
Located at or near the back of an animal
“back (or hind) legs”
“the hinder part of a carcass”
Similar: back, hind

Comparative form of hind: more hind