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Hinder (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • Her lack of experience will hinder the team's ability to complete the task on time.
  • The heavy traffic is hindering our journey to the airport and we might miss our flight.
  • Their limited budget will likely hinder the startup's growth and development plans.
  • The dense foliage is hindering the vision of the drivers on this narrow mountain road.
  • Bureaucratic red tape is hindering the implementation of this much-needed policy reform.

Synonyms

  • Impede

Hypernyms

  • Prevent

Hyponyms

  • Close Up
  • Set Back
  • Hobble
  • Repress
  • Impede
  • Block
  • Inhibit
  • Interfere
  • Obstruct
  • Jam
  • Occlude
  • Stunt

Related Words

  • Hindrance (noun)

Meaning 2

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The lack of funding will hinder the development of the new project.
  • Her busy schedule hindered her from attending all the social events she was invited to.
  • The heavy traffic hindered our progress, causing us to arrive late at the appointment.
  • Noise pollution can hinder the communication between dolphins and other marine animals.
  • The complexities of the law hindered the judge from making a straightforward decision.

Synonyms

  • Stymy
  • Embarrass
  • Stymie
  • Blockade
  • Block
  • Obstruct

Hypernyms

  • Prevent
  • Foreclose
  • Forbid
  • Forestall

Hyponyms

  • Bottleneck
  • Hang
  • Stonewall
  • Filibuster
  • Check

Related Words

  • Hindrance (noun)

Meaning 3

Put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The lack of funding is hindering the development of new technology in our company.
  • Old computers hindered the school's ability to provide an adequate online learning experience.
  • Not speaking the local language is hindering our ability to effectively communicate with the locals.
  • The injury to our star player hinders our chances of winning the championship this season.
  • Their lack of experience in international markets hinders the company's plans for global expansion.

Synonyms

  • Handicap
  • Hamper

Hypernyms

  • Disfavour
  • Disadvantage
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