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

Less interaction hinders collective knowledge and empathy, potentially worsening mental health. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Neptune retrograde hinders our intuition, leaving us lost in the fog. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Such realism, buttressed by frank discussions of perimenopause and other facts of midlife, helps rather than hinders the show’s ability to transport. — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026

This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026

Inertia hinders many consumers from seeking out higher rates. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026

This imbalance hinders some of the phrasing's sweetness in the vocal harmony. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026

Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026