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| 1. | [ verb ] be a hindrance or obstacle to | |
| Synonyms: | impede | |
| Examples: | "She is impeding the progress of our project" |
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| Related terms: | prevent interfere obstruct hobble set_back stunt hindrance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] put at a disadvantage | |
| Synonyms: | hamper disadvantage handicap | |
| Examples: | "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" |
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| Related terms: | disadvantage bias shackle | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | |
| Synonyms: | block obstruct stymie stymy embarrass blockade | |
| Examples: | "His brother blocked him at every turn" |
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| Related terms: | prevent hang check stonewall bottleneck filibuster blockage stymie obstructionist obstruction | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] located at or near the back of an animal | |
| Synonyms: | back hind | |
| Examples: | "back (or hind) legs" "the hinder part of a carcass" |
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| Related terms: | posterior | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hinderman hindering hindrance |
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