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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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Related article An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Failure to secure the funding could hinder the SSA's ability to provide timely customer service.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Aspirations of extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition to annex parts of Gaza and the West Bank, impose military rule in Gaza, or pursue a polarizing domestic agenda that weakens democratic institutions will severely hinder this progress.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Verb
First, the cyclical economic impact of high interest rates and restrictive monetary policy has hindered investment, and by extension, growth and hiring.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Related article An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Failure to secure the funding could hinder the SSA's ability to provide timely customer service.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Aspirations of extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition to annex parts of Gaza and the West Bank, impose military rule in Gaza, or pursue a polarizing domestic agenda that weakens democratic institutions will severely hinder this progress.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hinder
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinder. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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