hinder
1
[ hin-der ]
/ ˈhɪn dər /
verb (used with object)
to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime.
verb (used without object)
to be an obstacle or impediment.
Origin of hinder
1
before 1000; Middle English
hindren, Old English
hindrian “to hold back,” equivalent to
hinder
hinder2 +
-ian causative verb suffix
SYNONYMS FOR hinder
synonym study for hinder
2. See
prevent.
OTHER WORDS FROM hinder
Words nearby hinder
hindafell,
hindbrain,
hindemith,
hindenburg,
hindenburg line,
hinder,
hindfell,
hindgut,
hindi,
hindmost,
hindoo
Example sentences from the Web for hindering
British Dictionary definitions for hindering (1 of 2)
hinder
1
/ (ˈhɪndə) /
verb
to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper
(tr)
to prevent
Derived forms of hinder
hinderer, noun hindering, adjective, nounWord Origin for hinder
Old English
hindrian; related to Old Norse
hindra, Old High German
hintarōn
British Dictionary definitions for hindering (2 of 2)
hinder
2
/ (ˈhaɪndə) /
adjective
(prenominal)
situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior
the hinder parts
Word Origin for hinder
Old English; related to Old Norse
hindri latter, Gothic
hindar beyond, Old High German
hintar behind