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hinder

 
Adjective hind has 1 sense
  1. back, hind, hinder - located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
    Antonyms: 1 sense of hind , back, hind, hinder
    Antonym: anterior (indirect, via posterior)
    Antonym: anterior (indirect, via posterior)
    Antonym: anterior (indirect, via posterior)
    Antonym: anterior (indirect, via posterior)
Verb hinder has 3 senses
  1. impede, hinder - be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
    --1 is one way to prevent, keep
    Derived form: noun hindrance2
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s somebody
    Something ----s something
  2. obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
    --2 is one way to prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
    Derived form: noun hindrance1
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something
  3. handicap, hinder, hamper - put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
    --3 is one way to disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
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