hinder
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dər verb (used with object)
1.
to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
2.
to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime.
verb (used without object)
3.
to be an obstacle or impediment.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English hindren, Old English hindrian to hold back, equivalent to hinder hinder2 + -ian causative verb suffix
before 1000; Middle English hindren, Old English hindrian to hold back, equivalent to hinder hinder2 + -ian causative verb suffix
Related forms
hin·der·er, noun
hin·der·ing·ly, adverb
un·hin·dered, adjective
un·hin·der·ing, adjective
un·hin·der·ing·ly, adverb
Antonyms
1. encourage.
1. encourage.
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hinder1 (ˈhɪndə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper |
| 2. | (tr) to prevent |
| [Old English hindrian; related to Old Norse hindra, Old High German hintarōn] | |
| 'hinderer1 | |
| —n | |
| 'hindering1 | |
| —adj, —n | |
| hinder2 (ˈhaɪndə) | |
| —adj | |
| (prenominal) situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior: the hinder parts | |
| [Old English; related to Old Norse hindri latter, Gothic hindar beyond, Old High German hintar behind] | |
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Word Origin & History
hinder
O.E. hindrian "to harm, injure, impair," from P.Gmc. *khinderojanan, from a root meaning "on that side of, behind" (cf. hind (adj.)); thus the ground sense is "to put or keep back." Cognate of O.N. hindra, Du. hinderen, Ger. hindern "to keep back."
hinder
"rear," O.E. hinder (adv.), possibly comparative of hind (adj.).
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Example sentences
That has some administrators concerned that the measures could hinder their competitiveness as employers.
Smoking is known to damage blood vessels and hinder proper blood flow, which can also affect erectile function.
And strong radio sources within our galaxy hinder exploration of that region with radio telescopes as well.
Politics within the government can help or hinder deficit reduction.
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