hin ‧ der /ˈhɪndə $ -ər/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: hindrian ]
to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed SYN hamper :
His career has been hindered by injury.
policies that will hinder rather than help families
► Do not confuse with prevent (=to make it impossible for someone to do something) : His poor health prevented him from going to work (NOT His poor health hindered him from going to work).
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In everyday English, people often say something gets in the way of something rather than hinders it:
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This could get in the way of rescue attempts.
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Poor English got in the way of his progress.