hindered; hindering
ˈhin-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
: to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper
Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds.
economic growth hindered by sanctions
: to delay, impede, or prevent action
uncertain whether the changes would help or hinder
: situated behind or in the rear : posterior
a long oval forward part and a taillike hinder portion—
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Examples of hinder in a Sentence
Verb
The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.
The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions.
It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project.
Adjective
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
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Verb
Personalizing their partner’s emotional reactions and seeing them as intentional attacks can hinder their ability to provide support.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Sleep can also promote or hinder your effort to lose weight.12
What Is Sleep Apnea?
—Joy Emeh, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Musk’s move hindered Ukrainian operations, but Ukrainian forces nonetheless managed to make successful strikes on Russian targets in Crimea.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
This lack of documentation hinders tracking injuries and remedial actions.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinder. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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