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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"
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.
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.
verb (used with object) to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress. Synonyms: trammel, obstruct, encumber. Antonyms: encourage. to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime. Synonyms: deter, block.
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.
1. to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper. 2. ( tr) to prevent. [Old English hindrian; related to Old Norse hindra, Old High German hintarōn] ˈhinderer n. ˈhindering adj, n. hinder. ( ˈhaɪndə) adj. ( prenominal) situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior: the hinder parts.
Definitions of hinder. verb. be a hindrance or obstacle to. synonyms: impede. see more. verb. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. synonyms: block, blockade, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy. see more. verb. put at a disadvantage. “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements” synonyms: hamper, handicap. see more.
Definition of hinder verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
