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

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But executives from IBM, Microsoft and other companies say thinking of AI agents as analogous to human workers is hindering attempts to get full value from the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ministry also launched a probe into U.S. practices hindering renewable-energy trade, citing restricted exports and cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Permitting delays and litigation hinder the buildout of transmission lines, pipelines, housing, factories, data centers and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike their richer counterparts, many of whom have generational wealth, moderate millionaires often finance their rising expenses themselves, hindering their ability to invest and save for retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The biggest issue he feels that is hindering the expansion of AI in the US and Europe is the cost of energy.

From BBC

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