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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Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, including the seizure of oil tankers.

From Los Angeles Times

“Locking away phones could be a dangerous mistake,” said sophomore Miro Katan, who previously worried pouches could hinder him from texting his parents during an emergency.

From Los Angeles Times

"In some cases, changing the environment helped populations find higher fitness peaks; in others, it hindered them."

From Science Daily

The recreational-vehicle maker’s earnings could get a further boost if a more pronounced selling season causes dealers to restock additional units, but broader economic factors continue to hinder overall retail demand, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the EU antitrust probe was announced earlier this month WhatsApp pushed back against the claims that its new terms hindered competition as "baseless".

From Barron's

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