Synonyms of hindering

hindering 1 of 2

adjective

as in blocking

Related Words

• blocking
• hampering
• impeding
• frustrating
• retardant
• baffling
• thwarting
• stalling
• negating
• nullifying
• neutralizing
• deterring
• foiling
• balking
• deterrent
• preventive
• preventative
• prophylactic
• precautionary

Dissimilar Words

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• encouraging
• promoting
• abetting
• smoothing
• nurturing
• fostering
• easing
• forwarding
• furthering

hindering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of hinder

as in hampering

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hampering
• impeding
• obstructing
• embarrassing
• inhibiting
• blocking
• handicapping
• delaying
• stymieing
• disrupting
• interfering (with)
• clogging
• restraining
• encumbering
• cramping
• constraining
• hobbling
• shackling
• handcuffing
• fettering
• tying up
• thwarting
• holding back
• short-circuiting
• curbing
• tying
• retarding
• frustrating
• hog-tying
• stifling
• manacling
• trammeling
• binding
• giving a hard time
• checking
• retaining
• reining
• cramping one's style
• balking
• holding up
• braking
• arresting
• tethering
• strangling
• sabotaging
• chaining
• leashing
• barricading
• blockading
• choking
• confining
• derailing
• baffling
• foiling
• haltering
• bogging (down)
• roadblocking
• smothering
• suffocating
• repressing
• muzzling
• miring
• stumping
• suppressing
• hedging (in)
• hemming (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helping
• aiding
• assisting
• facilitating
• opening
• clearing
• freeing
• releasing
• liberating
• promoting
• encouraging
• furthering
• loosening
• smoothing
• unplugging
• unclogging
• making way
• unstopping
• untying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hindering

Verb

More than 1,300 people are missing, and a lack of connectivity, power and resources are hindering rescue efforts. — CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

The charges are hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor, and disrupting a meeting or procession, a Class B misdemeanor. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Modern electric door handles can fail in a crash if the electrical system is disabled, and mechanical backups are often hidden or complex, hindering escape for occupants or rescuers. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

His mother, Rachel Moser, 56, was charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, obstruction, abuse of a corpse and conspiracy. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Rachel Moser is charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Rachel Moser, 56, has been charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice. — David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026

Rachel was charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, and obstruction of justice, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Watts was also hindering the healing process by being insensitive and self-centered, friends say. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026