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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
In later grades, when there are no pictures or too many unfamiliar words to memorize, these readers would falter, and their reading troubles would hinder learning in other academic subjects. Denise Amos, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 Exempting workplaces would likely hinder that already difficult goal. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 These credit impacts may hinder access to mortgages, car loans and other financial products. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 In some such as Utah and Nevada, the government controls the vast majority of lands, protecting them from potential exploitation but hindering growth. Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Verb
  • The indictment, announced earlier this month, accuses McIver of three counts: two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—each carrying up to eight years in prison—and a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
  • This month she was indicted on three counts of assaulting, resisting, impeding and interfering with federal officials.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Some mechanisms deliver power to either your bicycle’s rear or front hub.
    Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Wired News, 20 June 2025
  • Walker pitched the idea, rallied support for it and volunteered over 100 hours of labor to create the library, a self-service kiosk that stands outside across from Casa de Mañana’s rear entrance on Coast Boulevard South.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2025
  • Critics, however, say that would hamper recovery efforts.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • The triceps is a muscle that originates on the back part of your arm and coalesces to form a broad tendon that attaches to the back part of your elbow.
    Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
  • The firm provides outsourced customer care and back office services to large enterprises, which investors believe will be displaced by generative AI being deployed directly by its customers.
    Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Kastner, meanwhile, was charged with battery and obstructing an officer without violence.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • And best of all, no one could possibly be embarrassed by these empathetic words.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • Mavericks 4-2 over Heat (2011): Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs absolutely embarrassed the Heatles.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 June 2025

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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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