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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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

“If inflation jumps up and the Fed can’t cut rates, that could hinder things,” Thompson said.

From MarketWatch

“Some facilities will not be ready in time to service the company’s new trains, which could hinder its ability to fully operate the new equipment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“You don’t want to be job hunting every year, but if you stay at a company for 8 to 15 years, that can hinder success too,” she says.

From MarketWatch

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