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⛔hinder

verb
/ˈhɪndər/
Hind hindmost
hinder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning hinder synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison hinder collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

To create difficulties that delay or obstruct progress.
to obstruct; to create difficulties
To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example Sentences

Heavy traffic can hinder emergency services from arriving quickly.

Bad weather will hinder our progress.

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

Example Expressions

hinder progress

Synonyms

impede, obstruct, delay, hamper, block, Obstruct, Prevent
Entry 1
impede, obstruct, delay, hamper, block
Entry 2
obstruct, impede, block, hamper
Entry 3
Obstruct, Prevent

Antonyms

help, assist, facilitate, aid, Facilitate, Promote
Entry 1
help, assist, facilitate
Entry 2
help, assist, facilitate, aid
Entry 3
Facilitate, Promote

Collocations

hinder progress, hinder growth, seriously hinder, hinder development, hinder movement, hinder performance
Entry 1
hinder progress, hinder growth, seriously hinder, hinder development
Entry 2
hinder progress, hinder development, hinder growth, hinder movement, hinder performance

More Example Sentences

Excessive screen time for children is hindering their physical and mental development.

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