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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It’s causing problems that have exposed the company to legal claims and could hinder its growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And they could not be allowed to recognize humans, as this would hinder their development of survival skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The risk for the ruling Communist Party is that youth discontentment could bubble up into unrest or hinder China’s ability to achieve its economic and technological goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Before Gandalf could hinder him he thrust the brand amid the fuel, and at once it crackled and roared into flame.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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