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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Rescue operations have been hindered by the fast-flowing river waters, a navy official told AFP.

From BBC

“Doctors took an oath to help, not hinder a person. Who a person is is none of your business,” contended Kathy Stomber.

From Salon

The news didn’t do much to hinder the shares’ continued losses.

From Barron's

So how exactly are people locking in and is it helping or hindering them?

From BBC

Introducing a six-month lag would only deepen investor suspicion and hinder the capital markets at a critical time.

From Barron's