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hinder

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adjective

as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts

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How does the verb hinder contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of hinder are block, impede, and obstruct. While all these words mean "to interfere with the activity or progress of," hinder stresses causing harmful or annoying delay or interference with progress.

rain hindered the climb

Where would block be a reasonable alternative to hinder?

The words block and hinder can be used in similar contexts, but block implies complete obstruction to passage or progress.

a landslide blocked the road

When would impede be a good substitute for hinder?

The words impede and hinder are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, impede implies making forward progress difficult by clogging, hampering, or fettering.

tight clothing that impedes movement

When could obstruct be used to replace hinder?

The meanings of obstruct and hinder largely overlap; however, obstruct implies interfering with something in motion or in progress by the sometimes intentional placing of obstacles in the way.

the view was obstructed by billboards

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hinder
Verb
Some nearby dry air and wind shear ahead of the tropical wave -- ingredients which hinder tropical development -- will keep it from developing into a tropical system over the weekend into next week. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2025 The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation. Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 However, his second pro season has been hindered by a knee injury. Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Verb
  • The scandal has already impeded the effort to hold Israel accountable for the death toll in Gaza; the woman fears that anger at Israel might now lead members of the assembly to discount her story and, instead, side with Khan.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
  • However, 76ers guard Kennedy Chandler impeded his path, and Hart hit the hardwood in clear pain.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Lamar fans and Drake detractors mocked the OVO faithful on X and IG, while the rivalry was seemingly renewed with the famed 2024 battle now in the rear-view.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The owner primarily intends to use the vehicle as a two-seater and asked that the rear bench be able to be folded down completely flush to maximize cargo space.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Stephanie Lulay, executive editor and cofounder of Block Club Chicago, said the newsroom’s coverage of the protests has been hampered.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • His lack of strength also hampers him on defense.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Late in the first quarter, the Rockets gave up a wide-open dunk to Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu and an easy layup to Porziņģis because the back line of the defense was caught out of place and out of sync.
    William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • If Charlotte is to find success on offense, let alone wins, in the back half of the season, Fitch must find ways to get his playmakers the ball in space and stay ahead of the chains.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In May 2018, she was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the heart to the body, becomes narrowed or obstructed.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The games themselves are embarrassing enough to watch.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • One agent was disciplined for insubordination after refusing to go along with the plan to embarrass Comey in this way.
    The Conversation, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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