meaning of hinder
1. Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.
2. To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
3. To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
4. To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
5. put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my
">movements"
Related Words
hinder | hinderance | hindered | hinderer | hinderest | hindering | hinderingly | hinderling | hindermost |
