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present participle of hinder.

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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

counter

Synonyms

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antithetical

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anti antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse impeding obverse opposed reverse

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adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric obstructive polar

Antonyms

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agreeing harmonious similar

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concurring corresponding corroborating equal same

ADJECTIVE

discouraging

Synonyms

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bleak depressing disappointing disheartening dismal dispiriting dreary gloomy

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black dampening daunting deterring dismaying dissuading repressing

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depressive disadvantageous inopportune off-putting oppressive unfavorable unpropitious

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bright cheerful encouraging happy light pleasant sunny

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auspicious favorable heartening inspiring inspiriting

ADJECTIVE

meddlesome

Synonyms

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intrusive meddling nosy pushy

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busy busybody chiseling curious encumbering impeding impertinent intermeddling interposing interrupting intruding kibitzing mischievous obstructive officious prying snooping snoopy tampering troublesome

Antonyms

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avoiding dodging ignorant

ADJECTIVE

withholding

Synonyms

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confining curbing deterring prohibiting

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restrictive