Definitions

hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /

VERB

prevent, slow down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

block burden crimp curb delay deter frustrate hamper hamstring hold up impede inhibit interfere interrupt obstruct preclude prevent prohibit retard slow down thwart

STRONG

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

box in get in the way hold back louse up shut out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist enable encourage expedite facilitate forward further help permit promote push support

STRONG

approve begin free go let go liberate loosen open release start unblock

Example Sentences

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As the researchers note in the paper, pretraining can speed up inference, "but may also hinder learning new physics."

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

To ready a potential IPO, analysts have said that the agency would likely need to revise Fannie and Freddie’s capital requirements, among other heavy regulatory moves, and Pulte’s divided time could hinder those efforts.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Other risks apply to the whole AI supply chain: Data-center plans may be scaled back, AI uptake prove slower than hoped, or a political backlash may hinder expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"We work with people to ensure costs are reasonable and do not hinder their progress."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Beowulf went on calmly: "If you love your country—as I'm sure you do—then you'll help, not hinder us. Show us the way to the great hall Heorot."

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye

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