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.

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

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

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Handicap
• Hamper

Hypernyms

• Disfavour
• Disadvantage

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Forestall

Hyponyms

• Bottleneck
• Hang
• Stonewall
• Filibuster
• Check

Related Words

• Hindrance (noun)