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- DictionaryHind·er/ˈhindər/
verb
- 1. create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction: "various family stalemates were hindering communication"
to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something: A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth. I don’t know if these changes are going to help or hinder the team. hindrance.
The verb hinder means to block or put something in the way of, so if you’re in a high-speed car chase with the police, they might put up a blockade to hinder your progress.
to make it difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen synonym hamper. hinder somebody/something a political situation that hinders economic growth. Some teachers felt hindered by a lack of resources.
To hinder is to hold back or delay, as by barring the way forward: The unfair performance review threatened to hinder her career. Hamper suggests the imposition of restrictions or limitations: "He was a little hard of hearing; it hampered him in learning" (Oliver La Farge).
Definition of hinder verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If something hinders you, it makes it more difficult for you to do something or make progress. Further investigation was hindered by the loss of all documentation on the case. 2. transitive verb. If something hinders your movement, it makes it difficult for you to move forward or move around.
5 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper 2. to prevent situated at or further towards the back.... Click for more definitions.
