1. hinder - Noun
2. hinder - Adjective
Derived from hind
3. hinder - Verb
4. hinder - Adjective Satellite
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 dictionaryLike 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