hinder

/'haində/
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hinder

The heavy backpack hindered the hiker's progress up the steep trail.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something difficult or slow down the progress of something; to create obstacles or delays.
    • To prevent someone from doing something or something from happening easily.
Usage
  • Verb (transitive): The primary use is to describe the action of causing an obstruction or difficulty. It is often followed by a direct object (what is being hindered) or by the structure "hinder someone/something from doing something."
    • Example: The bad weather will hinder the rescue efforts.
    • Example: Heavy traffic can hinder your journey to work.
  • The verb "hinder" focuses on creating a slowing or obstructive effect, not a complete stop.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The tall grass hindered the runner's progress.
    • Lack of funding has hindered the development of the new hospital.
    • Please move your bag; it is hindering people from walking through the corridor.
    • His injury did not hinder him from completing the marathon.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hinder progress/development": A common collocation describing the slowing of forward movement or growth.
    • Example: Bureaucratic red tape often hinders economic progress.
  • Used in formal or academic contexts to discuss impediments.
    • Example: The study examined factors that hinder effective communication in large organizations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hindrance (noun): Something that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction.
    • Example: The lack of a permit was a major hindrance to starting construction.
  • Hindering (present participle/adjective): The act of causing hindrance or serving as an obstacle.
    • Example: The hindering regulations were finally revised.
  • Unhindered (adjective): Not obstructed or slowed down.
    • Example: The river flows unhindered to the sea.
Synonyms
  • Impede: To delay or block by creating obstacles.
  • Hamper: To hinder or impede in movement or progress.
  • Obstruct: To block or get in the way of.
  • Retard (formal): To delay or hold back in terms of progress or development.
  • Stifle: To suppress or restrain, preventing development or action.
Antonyms
  • Aid: To help or assist.
  • Facilitate: To make an action or process easier.
  • Promote: To support and encourage the progress of something.
  • Advance: To move forward or help something progress.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions
  • "Hinder from": The most common construction, used to specify the action that is being obstructed.
    • Example: Nothing could hinder her from pursuing her dreams.
    • Example: The noise hindered the students from concentrating.
Idioms / Common Phrases
  • "A hindrance rather than a help": Used to describe something or someone that causes more problems than assistance.
    • Example: Without proper training, the new software was a hindrance rather than a help.
  • "To let nothing hinder you": An encouraging phrase meaning to not allow any obstacles to stop you.
    • Example: She was determined to succeed and let nothing hinder her.
hinder

The heavy backpack hindered the hiker's progress up the steep trail.

Adjective
  1. located at or near the back of an animal
    • back (or hind) legs
    • the hinder part of a carcass
Verb
  1. put at a disadvantage
    • The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
  2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    • His brother blocked him at every turn
  3. be a hindrance or obstacle to
    • She is impeding the progress of our project

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