Hinder: meaning, definitions and examples

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hinder

 

[ หˆhษชndษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to slow down

To hinder means to create difficulties for someone or something, making it progress or move forward at a slower pace. It can also refer to obstructing or impeding someone's actions or plans.

Synonyms

hamper, impede, obstruct.

Examples of usage

  • The bad weather hindered our progress on the hiking trail.
  • The lack of funding is hindering the completion of the project.
Context #2 | Noun

obstacle

As a noun, hinder refers to an obstacle or something that causes delay or difficulty. It can be a physical barrier or a factor that prevents smooth progress.

Synonyms

barrier, impediment, obstacle.

Examples of usage

  • The fallen tree was a hinder on the path.
  • Lack of experience can be a hinder to success in the new job.

Translations

Translations of the word "hinder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impedir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคงเคพ เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช behindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghalangi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszkadzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆจใ’ใ‚‹ (samatageru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entraver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstaculizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engellemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํ•ดํ•˜๋‹ค (banghaehada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรกnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brรกniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ป็ข (zว”'ร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั– ะบะตะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mane olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstaculizar

Etymology

The word 'hinder' originated from the Old English word 'hindrian', meaning to harm or injure. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify causing delay or obstruction. The concept of hindrance has been present in various languages and cultures, reflecting the universal experience of facing obstacles in progress and development.

See also: hind.

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