I. hin·der ˈhin-dər verb
( hin·dered ; hin·der·ing -d(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian; akin to Old English hinder behind
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. : to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper
2. : to hold back : check
intransitive verb
: to delay, impede, or prevent action
• hin·der·er -dər-ər noun
Synonyms:
hinder , impede , obstruct , block mean to interfere with the activity or progress of. hinder stresses causing harmful or annoying delay or interference with progress
rain hindered the climb
impede implies making forward progress difficult by clogging, hampering, or fettering
tight clothing that impedes movement
obstruct implies interfering with something in motion or in progress by the sometimes intentional placing of obstacles in the way
the view was obstructed by billboards
block implies complete obstruction to passage or progress
a landslide blocked the road
II. hind·er ˈhīn-dər adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hinder, adverb
Date: 13th century
: situated behind or in the rear : posterior