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hinder

/ˈhɪndə/

verb

Meaning

  • To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

    "A drought hinders the growth of plants."

  • To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

    "She hindered a man from committing suicide."

  • To cause harm.

Synonyms

bar,
block,
delay,
hamper,
impede,
obstruct,
restrain,
stop,
delay,
frustrate,
hamper,
impede,
obstruct,
prevent,
thwart