HINDER

I. verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian; akin to Old English ~ behind Date: before 12th century transitive verb to make slow or difficult the progress of ; hamper , to hold back ; check , intransitive verb to delay, impede, or prevent action, ~er noun Synonyms: see: ~ II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ~, adverb Date: 13th century situated behind or in the rear ; posterior