hinder

Speech parts

1. hinder - Noun

2. hinder - Adjective

Derived from hind

3. hinder - Verb

4. hinder - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.

To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.

To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.

To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

block impede obstruct back prevent retard stop delay hind hamper thwart embarrass limit interfere oppose
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Antonyms

mercury armada rod billboard bennie croup
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Hypernyms

keep prevent disadvantage forbid preclude forestall

Hyponyms

stonewall hobble block check interfere hang

Phrases with the word

hinder fecal elimination to hinder hinder burning hinder the progress Hinder Sea

Derivatives

hindered hindering

Anagrams

hindre

Examples

Like stones rolling down hills, fair ideas reach their objectives despite all obstacles and barriers. It may be possible to speed or hinder them, but impossible to stop them. José Martí

The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him. Abraham Lincoln

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Anger and haste hinder good counsel. English Proverb

If you can't help, don't hinder. American Proverb

He who cannot help, may hinder. German Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Hindemith Hindemithian Hindenburg hinder burning hinder fecal elimination Hinder Sea