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hinder

Verb

IPA /ˈhɪndə(r)/

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To make an action or process harder or slower by getting in the way of progress.

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hinder/ˈhɪndə(r)/

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Work is progressing
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An obstacle can hinder progress by making it harder or slower.

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Heavy traffic hindered our journey to the railway station.
A lack of quiet study space can hinder concentration.

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hinder — To make an action or process harder or slower by getting in the way of progress.

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To make an action or process harder or slower by getting in the way of progress.

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Word origin

From Old English hindrian, meaning to injure or damage.

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Hinder someone from doing something describes an obstacle to an action.

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