hinder

Intermediatezipf 3.39

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪndə/(HIN-duh)

Part of speech

verbneutral

Chinese

阻碍；妨碍（强调减慢进度，不一定完全阻止）

Definition

To make it difficult for something to happen or progress; to hold back.

Word family

hindrance/ˈhɪndrəns/(n)障碍
unhindered/ʌnˈhɪndəd/(adj)不受阻碍的

Collocations

hinder progress
hinder development
hinder growth
hinder ability

Examples

1.Poor internet may hinder your performance during online exams. (slow down)
2.Bad weather hindered rescue operations. (make difficult)

Synonyms

impede/ɪmˈpiːd/— formal, stronger obstruction
hamper/ˈhæmpə/— restrict movement or progress
obstruct/əbˈstrʌkt/— physically block

Etymology

from Old English "hindrian" = to keep back — related to "behind"