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hinder
verb as in prevent, slow down
Strongest matches
block, burden, crimp, curb, delay, deter, frustrate, hamper, hamstring, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere, interrupt, obstruct, preclude, prevent, prohibit, retard, slow down, thwart
Strong matches
arrest, balk, bar, bottleneck, check, choke, clog, contravene, counteract, crab, cramp, debar, encumber, fetter, hog-tie, muzzle, neutralize, offset, oppose, resist, snafu, stay, stop, stymie, terminate, trammel
Weak matches
Example Sentences
The rules were generally embraced by big companies but criticized by some smaller tech firms as hindering innovation.
Notably, the prior upheaval paves the way for the next economic boom; it doesn’t hinder it.
She asked people not to speculate about what happened, as it was "distressing" for the family and could hinder police inquiries.
She added: "We ask that people do not speculate at this stage as it is distressing for family and friends and could hinder our inquiries."
“However, to achieve that goal, we must have both the authority and support to remove barriers that hinder progress rather than perpetuate no-win situations.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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