Meaning & Definition of Hinder in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

  Example Sentence: The heavy rain hindered our progress on the hike.

• Definition: To obstruct or delay progress of someone or something.

  Example Sentence: His injuries hindered his ability to play in the match.

• Definition: To impede the movement or actions of.

  Example Sentence: The construction work hindered access to the building.

• Definition: To create obstacles or distractions that prevent progress.

  Example Sentence: Fear can hinder your ability to take risks.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old English 'hindrian', akin to German 'hindern'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• hinder progress: to obstruct the advancement or development of something.
• hinder someone from doing something: to prevent or deter someone from taking an action.

Translations

• Spanish: impedir

• French: empêcher

• German: hindern

• Russian: препятствовать

Related Words

• impede: to interfere with or slow down progress.

• obstruct: to block or impede a pathway or progress.

• interfere: to meddle or intervene in a way that prevents something from occurring.

Slang Meanings of hinder

• Meaning: to mess with someone’s plans

  Example Sentence: Don't hinder my chances of getting that promotion.

• Meaning: to hold someone back

  Example Sentence: Stop hindering me! I need to get this done.