What does hinder mean in English? Meaning of hinder definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "hinder": be a hindrance or obstacle to
Verb
Meaning: be a hindrance or obstacle toExample: She is impeding the progress of our projectSynonyms: hinder
impedeHyponyms: block
close up
hobble
impede
inhibit
interfere
jam
obstruct
obturate
occlude
set back
stuntHypernyms: keep
preventPronunciation in US: /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/
Meaning of "hinder": located at or near the back of an animal
Adjective
Meaning: located at or near the back of an animalExample: back (or hind) legs
the hinder part of a carcassSynonyms: back
hind
hinderSimilar: posteriorPronunciation in US: /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/
Meaning of "hinder": hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Verb
Meaning: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment ofExample: His brother blocked him at every turnSynonyms: block
blockade
embarrass
hinder
obstruct
stymie
stymyHyponyms: bottleneck
check
filibuster
hang
stonewallHypernyms: forbid
foreclose
forestall
preclude
preventPronunciation in US: /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/
Meaning of "hinder": put at a disadvantage
Verb
Meaning: put at a disadvantageExample: The brace I have to wear is hindering my movementsSynonyms: hamper
handicap
hinderHypernyms: disadvantage
disfavor
disfavourPronunciation in US: /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/
Adjective: (transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle. A drought hinders the growth of plants. 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, BBC Sport: Arsenal were playing without a recognised full-back - their defence comprising four centre-halves - and the lack of width was hindering their progress. 1599, William Shakespeare, Henry V act ii, scene 2 (act i; First Folio ed.): Since God ſo graciouſly hath brought to light This dangerous Treaſon, lurking in our way, To hinder our beginnings.2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, BBC Sport: Arsenal were playing without a recognised full-back - their defence comprising four centre-halves - and the lack of width was hindering their progress.1599, William Shakespeare, Henry V act ii, scene 2 (act i; First Folio ed.): Since God ſo graciouſly hath brought to light This dangerous Treaſon, lurking in our way, To hinder our beginnings.(transitive) To keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent. 1591, William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona act ii, scene 7 (First Folio ed.): Then let me goe, and hinder not my courſe John Locke What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of families, from having the same right?1591, William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona act ii, scene 7 (First Folio ed.): Then let me goe, and hinder not my courſeJohn Locke What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of families, from having the same right?(transitive, obsolete) To cause harm.Synonyms:
obstruct, hamstring, retard, thwart, burden, prohibit, handicap, preclude, inhibit, cripple, deter, delay, hold up, impede, interfere, interrupt, curb, crimp, frustrate, hamper, block, cramp, clog, fetter, neutralize, terminate, snafu, resist, counteract, check, muzzle, stymie, debar, arrest, crab, contravene, balk, stop, stay, offset, bottleneck, hog-tie, bar, choke, trammel, oppose, encumber, hold back, shut out, louse up, box in, get in the way,
Antonyms:
aid, assist, permit, further, expedite, facilitate, release, unblock, loosen, liberate, help, promote, support, advance, push, encourage, forward, allow, let go, free, open, begin, start, approve, go,
