Synonyms of hinders

hinders

verb

present tense third-person singular of hinder

as in impedes

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

• impedes
• hampers
• obstructs
• embarrasses
• inhibits
• handicaps
• stymies
• short-circuits
• blocks
• encumbers
• disrupts
• restrains
• interferes (with)
• delays
• constrains
• hobbles
• cramps
• clogs
• thwarts
• frustrates
• fetters
• trammels
• shackles
• ties up
• holds back
• stifles
• handcuffs
• hog-ties
• binds
• ties
• gives a hard time
• curbs
• cramps one's style
• retards
• manacles
• reins
• retains
• balks
• strangles
• chains
• holds up
• sabotages
• brakes
• checks
• tethers
• baffles
• derails
• chokes
• roadblocks
• arrests
• smothers
• suffocates
• bogs (down)
• confines
• represses
• barricades
• blockades
• leashes
• foils
• suppresses
• mires
• halters
• stumps
• hedges (in)
• muzzles
• hems (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helps
• facilitates
• aids
• assists
• opens
• clears
• frees
• liberates
• encourages
• promotes
• releases
• unties
• loosens
• smooths
• furthers
• unplugs
• unclogs
• makes way
• unstops

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinders

Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability. —Thedenverchannel.com, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026

Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026

This superficial politeness hinders effective decision-making, erodes accountability, and leaves teams ill-equipped for pressure. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

But lack of financial backing hinders success anywhere. —Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026

That imbalance — one main character rendered flesh and blood while the other never comes to life — hinders the central narrative of the film. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026

The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025

Those who experience persistent fatigue that hinders their ability to participate in regular activities or impacts their quality of life should speak with a doctor. —Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025

That way of doing business hinders the country’s development, and is increasingly raising eyebrows among foreign donors. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025