Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: hinder
IPA transcription: [h'ɪndɚ]
Pronunciations of hinder
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: back(a), hind(a), hinder(a)
    Meaning: located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: impede, hinder
    Meaning: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
  • Synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
    Meaning: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
  • Synonyms: handicap, hinder, hamper
    Meaning: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Usage examples
  • Who can hinder it?"
  • "Nothing to hinder.
  • But it would be difficult to hinder their destruction.
  • Human energy will only hinder it unless directed by God.
  • What was to hinder her from taking Loreen home with her?
  • "Then what should hinder his seeing you put the note into the letter?"
  • '"If that's your trouble," says old Pierre, "you go straight ashore. None'll hinder you.
  • Other things, the independent changes of other things and persons, cooperate and hinder.
  • I mean to leave my property according to my personal desire, and no one shall hinder me."
  • These could not hinder the progress of the raft, which offered little resistance to the wind.
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