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hinder
('h/aI/nd/@/r )

adjective (a)

  • 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.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • located at or near the back of an animal(adj.all)
    Example:
    The hinder part of a carcass.
    Synonym:
    back, hind
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • be a hindrance or obstacle to(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    impede
    source: wordnet30
  • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    block, blockade, embarrass, obstruct, stymie, stymy
    source: wordnet30
  • put at a disadvantage(verb.competition)
    Example:
    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements.
    Synonym:
    hamper, handicap
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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