unhindered

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hin⋅der

1 [hin-der]

–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:
bef. 1000; ME hindren, OE hindrian to hold back, equiv. to hinder hinder ² + -ian causative v. suffix

Related forms:

hin⋅der⋅er, noun

hin⋅der⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. encumber, obstruct, trammel. 2. block, thwart. See prevent.

Antonyms:
1. encourage.

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Word Origin & History

hinder (adj.)

"rear," O.E. hinder (adv.), possibly comparative of hind (adj.).

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