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- Dictionaryhinder/ˈhɪndə/
verb
- 1. make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen: "language barriers hindered communication between scientists"
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The meaning of HINDER is to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper. How to use hinder in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hinder.
to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something: A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth. I don’t know if these changes are going to help or hinder the team. hindrance.
To hinder someone is to hold them back, to block them, or to make what they’re doing more difficult. Heavy rain can hinder your ability to see clearly when driving. Distractions can hinder your ability to get work done efficiently.
to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something: A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth. I don’t know if these changes are going to help or hinder the team. hindrance.
verb. /ˈhɪndə (r)/ /ˈhɪndər/ Verb Forms. to make it difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen synonym hamper. hinder somebody/something a political situation that hinders economic growth. Some teachers felt hindered by a lack of resources.
The verb hinder means to block or put something in the way of, so if you’re in a high-speed car chase with the police, they might put up a blockade to hinder your progress.
3 meanings: 1. to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper 2. to prevent situated at or further towards the back.... Click for more definitions.
To hinder is to hold back or delay, as by barring the way forward: The unfair performance review threatened to hinder her career. Hamper suggests the imposition of restrictions or limitations: "He was a little hard of hearing; it hampered him in learning" (Oliver La Farge).
verb. hindered, hindering, hinders. To delay action; be a hindrance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To keep back; restrain; get in the way of; prevent; stop. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To interfere with action or progress.
• Unproductive guilt hinders your behaviour in a variety of ways. Origin hinder Old English hindrian. hinder meaning, definition, what is hinder: to make it difficult for something to de...: Learn more.
