v. Function: verb
to put obstacles in the way of FF1C; their cause was hindered by the excesses of overzealous supporters FF1E;
Synonyms: bar, block, brake, dam, impede, obstruct, overslaugh; compare HAMPER
Related Words: arrest, check, interrupt, retard; clog, entrammel, fetter, hamper, hog-tie, manacle, shackle, trammel; curb, deter, hamstring, inhibit, restrain, tie (down); embog, mire; burden, handicap, lumber; baffle, balk, frustrate, thwart
Idioms: bog down
Contrasted Words: abet, advance, aid, assist, ease, encourage, facilitate, forward, promote; accelerate, hasten, quicken, speed
Antonyms: further, help