hinder
/ˈhɪndə//ˈhɪndɚ/
verb
- 1
To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
“A drought hinders the growth of plants.”
- 2
To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
“She hindered a man from committing suicide.”
- 3
To cause harm.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).
noun
- 1
The buttocks.
adjective
- 1
Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
“the hinder end of a wagon”
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