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hinder
to slow down or get in the way of progress
Synonyms
- impede
- obstruct
- hamper
Antonyms
- assist
- facilitate
hinder in a sentence
Heavy traffic hindered our trip to the airport.
A sprained ankle hindered her ability to finish the race.
Where it comes from
From Old English hindrian 'to injure, impede'
Memory hook
HINDER sounds like HIND (behind) — something behind you slows you down.
Read it in context
- The Meadow Notebook Nature