hinder

/ˈhɪndə//ˈhɪndɚ/

verb

  1. 1

    To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

    A drought hinders the growth of plants.
  2. 2

    To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

    She hindered a man from committing suicide.
  3. 3

    To cause harm.

adjective

  1. 1

    Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).

noun

  1. 1

    The buttocks.

adjective

  1. 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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