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hinder

hin·der

hinder

 
 
pronunciation:
hIn dr
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: hinders, hindering, hindered
definition 1: to interfere with or obstruct the functioning or progress of.
Heavy chains hindered the elephant's movements.His questions hindered my thought process.His constant daydreaming is hindering his progress in school.Objections from her staff hindered the principal's efforts to bring about change.
synonyms:
balk, block, encumber, hamper, handicap, impede, obstruct
antonyms:
abet, aid, encourage, facilitate, further, help, nurture, promote, speed
similar words:
arrest, bilk, bottleneck, curb, deter, disadvantage, embarrass, frustrate, inhibit, interfere, restrain, shackle, slow, stall, thwart, trammel
definition 2: to stop from doing or achieving something, or stop (something) from happening; prevent.
Revelation of his misconduct hindered him from winning the election.The inclusion of a tax increase hindered the bill from passing in the legislature.
synonyms:
block, frustrate, obstruct, prevent, stop, thwart
antonyms:
allow
similar words:
arrest, bar, check, foil, handicap, impede, inhibit, preclude, prohibit, scotch
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to be or act so as to interfere with or obstruct the functioning or progress of something.
synonyms:
interfere, prevent
antonyms:
aid, help
similar words:
balk, block, check, constrict, oppose
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derivations: hinderingly (adv.), hinderer (n.)