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

synonym study for hinder

2. See prevent.

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Definition for hinder (2 of 2)

hinder 2
[ hahyn-der ]
/ ˈhaɪn dər /

adjective

situated at the rear or back; posterior: the hinder part of a carcass.

noun

Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S. the buttocks.

Origin of hinder

2
1250–1300; Middle English; compare Old English hinder (adv.) behind; cognate with German hinter (preposition) behind

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British Dictionary definitions for hinder (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, noun

Word Origin for hinder

Old English hindrian; related to Old Norse hindra, Old High German hintarōn

British Dictionary definitions for hinder (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